Lattice tower 1311178 — Red Oak, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1311178 — lattice tower near Red Oak, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1311178 is a 95 m (310 ft) lattice tower near Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 30, 2019. It is registered to Montgomery County, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1311178 |
| Unique system identifier | 2710875 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Feb 6, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-7775-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Red Oak, IA · FRN 0002562510
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.75 miles South of Red Oak on Iowa Hwy 48
- City
- Red Oak
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51566
- County
- Montgomery County
- County FIPS
- 19137
- Coordinates
- 40.97850, -95.23275
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1311178 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1311178 is about 30% above the 73 m average across the 27 structures registered in Montgomery County. It is about 20% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 344 m, which puts the top of the structure 438 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1311178, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Red Oak in Montgomery County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.97850, -95.23275, with the site address filed as "1.75 miles South of Red Oak on Iowa Hwy 48". 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 Hancock, IA · 1026014, a guyed tower at 459 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1311178 on Feb 6, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1311178?
The FCC record lists Montgomery County of Red Oak, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002562510. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ACE-7775-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1311178?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (310 ft), and 438 m (1,438 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1311178?
The registered owner is Montgomery County, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1311178?
It is located near Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa at 1.75 miles South of Red Oak on Iowa Hwy 48 (40.97850, -95.23275). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 30, 2019.
What type of structure is 1311178?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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 1311178, Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/red-oak-1311178 (data as of October 13, 2026).