Tower 1226510 — Story City, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1226510 — tower (type not specified) near Story 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 1226510 is a 107 m (350 ft) tower near Story City, Hamilton County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 18, 2001, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 7, 2001. It is registered to United States Cellular Corporation, which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1226510 |
| Unique system identifier | 2624317 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 18, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Nov 7, 2001 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 7, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-ACE-1076-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
United States Cellular Corporation
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 100th and Upton Avenue
- City
- Story City
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50248
- County
- Hamilton County
- County FIPS
- 19079
- Coordinates
- 42.21000, -93.56933
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1226510 compared with others?
At 107 m, structure 1226510 is about 22% above the 88 m average across the 32 structures registered in Hamilton County. It is about 36% 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 40% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 102 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 107 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 306 m, which puts the top of the structure 413 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1226510, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Story City in Hamilton County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.21000, -93.56933, with the site address filed as "100th and Upton Avenue". Hamilton County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 55th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 29 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 Slater, IA · 1061304, a guyed tower at 609 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 1226510 on Nov 7, 2001. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1226510?
The FCC record lists United States Cellular Corporation of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 01-ACE-1076-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1226510?
Its registered overall height above ground is 107 m (350 ft), and 413 m (1,354 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1226510?
The registered owner is United States Cellular Corporation, which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1226510?
It is located near Story City, Hamilton County, Iowa at 100th and Upton Avenue (42.21000, -93.56933). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 18, 2001.
What type of structure is 1226510?
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 Hamilton County, IA?
Hamilton County has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 55th-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 1226510, Story City, Hamilton County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/story-city-1226510 (data as of October 13, 2026).