Monopole 1268976 — Rock Rapids, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1268976 — monopole near Rock Rapids, Iowa. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1268976 is a 34 m (110 ft) monopole near Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 18, 2009. It is registered to Octagon Towers, LLC, which holds 575 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1268976 |
| Unique system identifier | 2668323 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Apr 5, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ACE-3430-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Chagrin Falls, OH · FRN 0029060647
Holds 575 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6th Ave.
- City
- Rock Rapids
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51246
- County
- Lyon County
- County FIPS
- 19119
- Coordinates
- 43.42589, -96.17836
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1268976 compared with others?
At 34 m, structure 1268976 is about 43% of the 77 m average across the 17 structures registered in Lyon County. It is about 43% of the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 31 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 34 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 430 m, which puts the top of the structure 464 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1268976, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rock Rapids in Lyon County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.42589, -96.17836, with the site address filed as "6th Ave.". 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 1268976 on Apr 5, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1268976?
The FCC record lists Octagon Towers, LLC of Chagrin Falls, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0029060647. Across the registry it holds 575 structure registrations, the 44th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (187 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-ACE-3430-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1268976?
Its registered overall height above ground is 34 m (110 ft), and 464 m (1,521 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1268976?
The registered owner is Octagon Towers, LLC, which holds 575 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1268976?
It is located near Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa at 6th Ave. (43.42589, -96.17836). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 18, 2009.
What type of structure is 1268976?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 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 1268976, Rock Rapids, Lyon County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/rock-rapids-1268976 (data as of October 13, 2026).