Tower 1023693 — Red Oak, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023693 — tower (type not specified) near Red Oak, Iowa. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023693 is a 103 m (338 ft) tower near Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Nov 13, 1957, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 27, 2012. It is registered to American Towers, Inc., which holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1023693 |
| Unique system identifier | 125088 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 13, 1957 |
| Registration issued | Feb 2, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 27, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2002-ACE-2571-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Schaumburg, IL · FRN 0005885231
Holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 801 Grand Ave. (Red Oak#87653)
- City
- Red Oak
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51566
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 19137
- Coordinates
- 40.91517, -95.23750
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1023693 compared with others?
At 103 m, structure 1023693 is about 42% above the 73 m average across the 27 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 31% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 35% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 103 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 343 m, which puts the top of the structure 446 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1023693, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Red Oak in Montgomery County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.91517, -95.23750, with the site address filed as "801 Grand Ave. (Red Oak#87653)". Montgomery County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 68th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 22 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,130 registrations, the 20th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is New Market, IA · 1268181, a guyed tower at 305 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1023693 on Feb 2, 2012. Nationally, 12,650 of the 197,703 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 278 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1023693?
The FCC record lists American Towers, Inc. of Schaumburg, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005885231. Across the registry it holds 21,807 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,864 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2002-ACE-2571-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1023693?
Its registered overall height above ground is 103 m (338 ft), and 446 m (1,463 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1023693?
The registered owner is American Towers, Inc., which holds 21,807 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1023693?
It is located near Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa at 801 Grand Ave. (Red Oak#87653) (40.91517, -95.23750). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Nov 13, 1957.
What type of structure is 1023693?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Montgomery County, IA?
Montgomery County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 68th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1023693, Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/red-oak-1023693 (data as of October 13, 2026).