Guyed tower 1026022 — Rock Rapids, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026022 — guyed tower near Rock Rapids, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026022 is a 147 m (483 ft) guyed tower near Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 9, 2020. It is registered to IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD DBA IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION, which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026022 |
| Unique system identifier | 126809 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 9, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-8619-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD DBA IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION
Johnston, IA · FRN 0002586535
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.5 MI SE
- City
- Rock Rapids
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51246
- County
- Lyon County
- County FIPS
- 19119
- Coordinates
- 43.37658, -96.19683
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1026022 compared with others?
At 147 m, structure 1026022 is about twice the 77 m average across the 17 structures registered in Lyon County. It is about 88% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 38% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 147 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 430 m, which puts the top of the structure 577 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026022, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rock Rapids in Lyon County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.37658, -96.19683, with the site address filed as "3.5 MI SE". Lyon County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 94th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 17 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 Rowena, SD · 1042104, a tower at 609 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 1026022 on Nov 27, 2019. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1026022?
The FCC record lists IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD DBA IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION of Johnston, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002586535. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 15 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (7 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ACE-8619-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026022?
Its registered overall height above ground is 147 m (483 ft), and 577 m (1,893 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026022?
The registered owner is IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD DBA IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1026022?
It is located near Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa at 3.5 MI SE (43.37658, -96.19683). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 9, 2020.
What type of structure is 1026022?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Lyon County, IA?
Lyon County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 94th-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 1026022, Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/rock-rapids-1026022 (data as of October 13, 2026).