Lattice tower 1286692 — Rickardsville, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286692 — lattice tower near Rickardsville, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286692 is a 87 m (284 ft) lattice tower near Rickardsville, Dubuque County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 15, 2013. It is registered to Dubuque MSA Limited Partnership, which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286692 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686120 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Dec 9, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ACE-3593-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Dubuque MSA Limited Partnership
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002842599
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- South Mound Road
- City
- Rickardsville
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52073
- County
- Dubuque County
- County FIPS
- 19061
- Coordinates
- 42.57836, -90.85706
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1286692 compared with others?
At 87 m, structure 1286692 is roughly in line with the 80 m average across the 79 structures registered in Dubuque County. It is about 10% 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 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 84 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 87 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 279 m, which puts the top of the structure 366 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286692, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rickardsville in Dubuque County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.57836, -90.85706, with the site address filed as "South Mound Road". Dubuque County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 63 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 Town Of Jamestown, WI · 1231166, a tower at 298 m (canceled).
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 1286692 on Dec 9, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1286692?
The FCC record lists Dubuque MSA Limited Partnership of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002842599. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ACE-3593-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1286692?
Its registered overall height above ground is 87 m (284 ft), and 366 m (1,200 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286692?
The registered owner is Dubuque MSA Limited Partnership, which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286692?
It is located near Rickardsville, Dubuque County, Iowa at South Mound Road (42.57836, -90.85706). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 15, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286692?
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 Dubuque County, IA?
Dubuque County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, 63 of them constructed — the 7th-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 1286692, Rickardsville, Dubuque County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/rickardsville-1286692 (data as of October 13, 2026).