Tower 1008480 — Richland, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1008480 — tower (type not specified) near Richland, 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 1008480 is a 366 m (1,200 ft) tower near Richland, Keokuk County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 12, 1993. It is registered to Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1008480 |
| Unique system identifier | 113185 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 12, 1993 |
| Registration issued | Aug 26, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-ACE-0404-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 7, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003733219
Holds 262 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.1 KM NNE OF HWYS 1 & 78 IN RICHLAND TOWNSHIP KEOKUK CTY
- City
- Richland
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52585
- County
- Keokuk County
- County FIPS
- 19107
- Coordinates
- 41.19500, -91.95444
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1008480 compared with others?
At 366 m, structure 1008480 is about 3.8 times the 96 m average across the 29 structures registered in Keokuk County. It is about 4.7 times the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 4.8 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 365 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 366 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 229 m, which puts the top of the structure 594 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1008480, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Richland in Keokuk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.19500, -91.95444, with the site address filed as "2.1 KM NNE OF HWYS 1 & 78 IN RICHLAND TOWNSHIP KEOKUK CTY". Keokuk County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 66th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 23 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 Fairfield, IA · 1023295, a guyed tower at 152 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 1008480 on Aug 26, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1008480?
The FCC record lists Gray Local Media, Inc. of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003733219. Across the registry it holds 262 structure registrations, the 90th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (125 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-ACE-0404-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 7, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1008480?
Its registered overall height above ground is 366 m (1,200 ft), and 594 m (1,950 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1008480?
The registered owner is Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1008480?
It is located near Richland, Keokuk County, Iowa at 2.1 KM NNE OF HWYS 1 & 78 IN RICHLAND TOWNSHIP KEOKUK CTY (41.19500, -91.95444). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 12, 1993.
What type of structure is 1008480?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Keokuk County, IA?
Keokuk County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 66th-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 1008480, Richland, Keokuk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/richland-1008480 (data as of October 13, 2026).