Tower 1279277 — Sioux Center, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279277 — tower (type not specified) near Sioux Center, 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 1279277 is a 18 m (59 ft) tower near Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 11, 2011. It is registered to BAR-K-CATTLE.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279277 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678705 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jun 21, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-1121-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
BAR-K-CATTLE
Sioux Center, IA · FRN 0020631636
Location
- Address
- 1275 7th. AVE. NE.
- City
- Sioux Center
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51239
- County
- Sioux County
- County FIPS
- 19167
- Coordinates
- 43.13036, -96.19711
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279277 compared with others?
At 18 m, structure 1279277 is about 23% of the 79 m average across the 42 structures registered in Sioux County. It is about 23% of 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 24% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 15 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 18 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 439 m, which puts the top of the structure 457 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279277, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sioux Center in Sioux County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.13036, -96.19711, with the site address filed as "1275 7th. AVE. NE.". Sioux County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 34th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 32 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 1279277 on Jun 21, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1279277?
The FCC record lists BAR-K-CATTLE of Sioux Center, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020631636.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-1121-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 1279277?
Its registered overall height above ground is 18 m (59 ft), and 457 m (1,499 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279277?
The registered owner is BAR-K-CATTLE.
Where is antenna structure 1279277?
It is located near Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa at 1275 7th. AVE. NE. (43.13036, -96.19711). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 11, 2011.
What type of structure is 1279277?
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 Sioux County, IA?
Sioux County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 32 of them constructed — the 34th-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 1279277, Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/sioux-center-1279277 (data as of October 13, 2026).