Tower 1026023 — Sibley, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026023 — tower (type not specified) near Sibley, 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 1026023 is a 146 m (480 ft) tower near Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1979. 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) | 1026023 |
| Unique system identifier | 126810 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1979 |
| Registration issued | Dec 31, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ACE-0258-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
- 5665 170TH ST
- City
- Sibley
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51249
- County
- Osceola County
- County FIPS
- 19143
- Coordinates
- 43.40333, -95.66861
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1026023 compared with others?
At 146 m, structure 1026023 is about 84% above the 79 m average across the 17 structures registered in Osceola County. It is about 86% 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 146 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 496 m, which puts the top of the structure 642 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026023, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sibley in Osceola County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.40333, -95.66861, with the site address filed as "5665 170TH ST". Osceola County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 95th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 14 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 Worthington, MN · 1024040, a guyed tower at 179 m (granted (not yet 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 1026023 on Dec 31, 2013. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1026023?
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 99-ACE-0258-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026023?
Its registered overall height above ground is 146 m (480 ft), and 642 m (2,107 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026023?
The registered owner is IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD DBA = IOWA PUBLIC TELEVISION, which holds 15 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1026023?
It is located near Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa at 5665 170TH ST (43.40333, -95.66861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1979.
What type of structure is 1026023?
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 Osceola County, IA?
Osceola County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 95th-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 1026023, Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/sibley-1026023 (data as of October 13, 2026).