Tower 1020056 — Spirit Lake, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1020056 — tower (type not specified) near Spirit Lake, 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 1020056 is a 127 m (416 ft) tower near Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Oct 23, 1981, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on May 14, 2014. It is registered to Mediacom Iowa LLC, which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1020056 |
| Unique system identifier | 122198 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 23, 1981 |
| Registration issued | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Date dismantled | May 14, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 81-ACE-771-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Mediacom Park, NY · FRN 0003571635
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1647 245TH AVE
- City
- Spirit Lake
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 51360
- County
- Dickinson County
- County FIPS
- 19059
- Coordinates
- 43.40778, -95.10333
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Mast · Constructed
How tall is structure 1020056 compared with others?
At 127 m, structure 1020056 is about 88% above the 67 m average across the 29 structures registered in Dickinson County. It is about 62% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,131 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 66% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 120 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 127 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 450 m, which puts the top of the structure 577 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1020056, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.40778, -95.10333, with the site address filed as "1647 245TH AVE". Dickinson County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 65th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 22 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,131 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1020056 on Jul 30, 2014. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 281 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1020056?
The FCC record lists Mediacom Iowa LLC of Mediacom Park, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003571635. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 81-ACE-771-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1020056?
Its registered overall height above ground is 127 m (416 ft), and 577 m (1,892 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1020056?
The registered owner is Mediacom Iowa LLC, which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1020056?
It is located near Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa at 1647 245TH AVE (43.40778, -95.10333). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Oct 23, 1981.
What type of structure is 1020056?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Dickinson County, IA?
Dickinson County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 65th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1020056, Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/spirit-lake-1020056 (data as of October 20, 2026).