3-tower array 1022285 — Shenandoah, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1022285 — antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) near Shenandoah, Iowa.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1022285 is a 150 m (491 ft) 3-tower array near Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 5, 1960. It is registered to KMALAND Broadcasting, LLC, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1022285 |
| Unique system identifier | 123946 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) (3TA2) |
| Date constructed | Feb 5, 1960 |
| Registration issued | Dec 31, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ACE-0527-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Shenandoah, IA · FRN 0028844165
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 2 HWY 48 .6 MI N
- City
- Shenandoah
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51601
- County
- Page County
- County FIPS
- 19145
- Coordinates
- 40.78028, -95.36000
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1022285 compared with others?
At 150 m, structure 1022285 is about twice the 75 m average across the 44 structures registered in Page County. It is about twice the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 375 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (3TA2), the average overall height is 85 m, so this one is about 76% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 148 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 150 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 296 m, which puts the top of the structure 446 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1022285, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Shenandoah in Page County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.78028, -95.36000, with the site address filed as "TWR 2 HWY 48 .6 MI N". Page County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 30th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 36 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 Westboro, MO · 1003309, a tower at 155 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 1022285 on Dec 31, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1022285?
The FCC record lists KMALAND Broadcasting, LLC of Shenandoah, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0028844165. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 4 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is 3TA1 (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ACE-0527-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1022285?
Its registered overall height above ground is 150 m (491 ft), and 446 m (1,464 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1022285?
The registered owner is KMALAND Broadcasting, LLC, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1022285?
It is located near Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa at TWR 2 HWY 48 .6 MI N (40.78028, -95.36000). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 5, 1960.
What type of structure is 1022285?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 3TA2, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3)". 375 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Page County, IA?
Page County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them constructed — the 30th-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 1022285, Shenandoah, Page County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/shenandoah-1022285 (data as of October 13, 2026).