Lattice tower 1320176 — Shell Rock, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1320176 — lattice tower near Shell Rock, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1320176 is a 75 m (245 ft) lattice tower near Shell Rock, Butler County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 3, 2021. It is registered to Corn Belt Power Cooperative, which holds 15 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1320176 |
| Unique system identifier | 2720154 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Aug 8, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-ACE-5102-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Humboldt, IA · FRN 0002591048
Holds 15 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- along Vail Avenue
- City
- Shell Rock
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50670
- County
- Butler County
- County FIPS
- 19023
- Coordinates
- 42.73144, -92.61467
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1320176 compared with others?
At 75 m, structure 1320176 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 29 structures registered in Butler County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 75 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 279 m, which puts the top of the structure 354 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1320176, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Shell Rock in Butler County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.73144, -92.61467, with the site address filed as "along Vail Avenue". Butler County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 62nd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 25 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 Waterloo, IA · 1016711, a guyed tower at 184 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 1320176 on Aug 8, 2021. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1320176?
The FCC record lists Corn Belt Power Cooperative of Humboldt, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002591048. Across the registry it holds 15 structure registrations, including 15 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (13 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-ACE-5102-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1320176?
Its registered overall height above ground is 75 m (245 ft), and 354 m (1,161 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1320176?
The registered owner is Corn Belt Power Cooperative, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1320176?
It is located near Shell Rock, Butler County, Iowa at along Vail Avenue (42.73144, -92.61467). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 3, 2021.
What type of structure is 1320176?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Butler County, IA?
Butler County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 62nd-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1320176, Shell Rock, Butler County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/shell-rock-1320176 (data as of October 6, 2026).