Tower 1003594 — Sioux Rapids, IA
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1003594 — tower (type not specified) near Sioux Rapids, 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 1003594 is a 104 m (341 ft) tower near Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, Iowa. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Nov 4, 1996. It is registered to GREAT LAKES OF IOWA INC DBA = CELLULAR ONE, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1003594 |
| Unique system identifier | 97679 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 4, 1996 |
| Registration issued | Nov 13, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ACE-0307-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
GREAT LAKES OF IOWA INC DBA = CELLULAR ONE
Spencer, IA · FRN 0002750362
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.9 M @ 305 DEGREES
- City
- Sioux Rapids
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50585
- County
- Buena Vista County
- County FIPS
- 19021
- Coordinates
- 42.90500, -95.18611
Within ~40 km
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Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
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How tall is structure 1003594 compared with others?
At 104 m, structure 1003594 is about 28% above the 81 m average across the 30 structures registered in Buena Vista County. It is about 32% 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 36% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 98 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 104 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 422 m, which puts the top of the structure 526 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1003594, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sioux Rapids in Buena Vista County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.90500, -95.18611, with the site address filed as "1.9 M @ 305 DEGREES". Buena Vista County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 59th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 23 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 Rapids, IA · 1016739, a tower at 152 m (constructed).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1003594 on Nov 13, 1996. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 56 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1003594?
The FCC record lists GREAT LAKES OF IOWA INC DBA = CELLULAR ONE of Spencer, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002750362. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 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 96-ACE-0307-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 1003594?
Its registered overall height above ground is 104 m (341 ft), and 526 m (1,724 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1003594?
The registered owner is GREAT LAKES OF IOWA INC DBA = CELLULAR ONE, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1003594?
It is located near Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, Iowa at 1.9 M @ 305 DEGREES (42.90500, -95.18611). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Nov 4, 1996.
What type of structure is 1003594?
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 Buena Vista County, IA?
Buena Vista County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 59th-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 1003594, Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/sioux-rapids-1003594 (data as of October 13, 2026).