Tower 1027853 — Sioux City, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027853 — tower (type not specified) near Sioux City, 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 1027853 is a 76 m (250 ft) tower near Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 24, 2003. It is registered to TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1027853 |
| Unique system identifier | 128283 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 24, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Nov 1, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2002-ACE-1759-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
South Sioux City, NE · FRN 0002372142
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 104 BLUFF STREET
- City
- Sioux City
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51103
- County
- Woodbury County
- County FIPS
- 19193
- Coordinates
- 42.49403, -96.41533
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1027853 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1027853 is roughly in line with the 79 m average across the 79 structures registered in Woodbury County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 70 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 384 m, which puts the top of the structure 460 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1027853, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sioux City in Woodbury County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.49403, -96.41533, with the site address filed as "104 BLUFF STREET". Woodbury County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 62 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 Sioux City, IA · 1018564, a guyed tower at 610 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 1027853 on Nov 1, 2002. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1027853?
The FCC record lists TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. of South Sioux City, NE as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002372142. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 1 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2002-ACE-1759-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1027853?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (250 ft), and 460 m (1,510 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1027853?
The registered owner is TRI-STATE COMMUNICATIONS, INC., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1027853?
It is located near Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa at 104 BLUFF STREET (42.49403, -96.41533). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 24, 2003.
What type of structure is 1027853?
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 Woodbury County, IA?
Woodbury County has 79 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 8th-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 1027853, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/sioux-city-1027853 (data as of October 13, 2026).