Tower 1247032 — Shellsburg, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247032 — tower (type not specified) near Shellsburg, 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 1247032 is a 93 m (304 ft) tower near Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 20, 2005. It is registered to Flinn Broadcasting Corporation, which holds 28 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1247032 |
| Unique system identifier | 2646196 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 20, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Nov 3, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ACE-2061-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Flinn Broadcasting Corporation
Memphis, TN · FRN 0003790359
Holds 28 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- County Road W-26
- City
- Shellsburg
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52349
- County
- Benton County
- County FIPS
- 19011
- Coordinates
- 42.14889, -91.88075
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1247032 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1247032 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 67 structures registered in Benton County. It is about 18% above 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 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 282 m, which puts the top of the structure 375 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1247032, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Shellsburg in Benton County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.14889, -91.88075, with the site address filed as "County Road W-26". Benton County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 54 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 Rowley, IA · 1025917, a guyed 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 1247032 on Nov 3, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1247032?
The FCC record lists Flinn Broadcasting Corporation of Memphis, TN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003790359. Across the registry it holds 28 structure registrations, including 1 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (21 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2004-ACE-2061-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1247032?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (304 ft), and 375 m (1,229 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1247032?
The registered owner is Flinn Broadcasting Corporation, which holds 28 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1247032?
It is located near Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa at County Road W-26 (42.14889, -91.88075). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 20, 2005.
What type of structure is 1247032?
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 Benton County, IA?
Benton County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 54 of them constructed — the 12th-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 1247032, Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/shellsburg-1247032 (data as of October 13, 2026).