Lattice tower 1289888 — Spencer, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1289888 — lattice tower near Spencer, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1289888 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Spencer, Clay County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 10, 2013. It is registered to Great Lakes Communication Corp, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1289888 |
| Unique system identifier | 2689317 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 10, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Apr 1, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ACE-1329-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
Great Lakes Communication Corp
Spencer, IA · FRN 0013556972
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TBD 370th (approx .42 mi west 240th Ave.)
- City
- Spencer
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51301
- County
- Clay County
- County FIPS
- 19041
- Coordinates
- 43.11197, -95.12078
Within ~40 km
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Mast · Constructed
How tall is structure 1289888 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1289888 is roughly in line with the 87 m average across the 29 structures registered in Clay County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 416 m, which puts the top of the structure 495 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1289888, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Spencer in Clay County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.11197, -95.12078, with the site address filed as "TBD 370th (approx .42 mi west 240th Ave.)". Clay County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 64th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 25 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 Spirit Lake, IA · 1015250, a tower at 166 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 1289888 on Apr 1, 2015. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1289888?
The FCC record lists Great Lakes Communication Corp of Spencer, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0013556972. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ACE-1329-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 1289888?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 495 m (1,624 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1289888?
The registered owner is Great Lakes Communication Corp, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1289888?
It is located near Spencer, Clay County, Iowa at TBD 370th (approx .42 mi west 240th Ave.) (43.11197, -95.12078). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 10, 2013.
What type of structure is 1289888?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Clay County, IA?
Clay County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 64th-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 1289888, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/spencer-1289888 (data as of October 13, 2026).