Tower 1016812 — Thompson, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016812 — tower (type not specified) near Thompson, 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 1016812 is a 40 m (130 ft) tower near Thompson, Winnebago County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1986. It is registered to WINNEBAGO COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION DBA = WINNEBAGO CO OP CABLEVISION.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016812 |
| Unique system identifier | 119483 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1986 |
| Registration issued | Apr 26, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | None |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
WINNEBAGO COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION DBA = WINNEBAGO CO OP CABLEVISION
Lake Mills, IA
Location
- Address
- 620 4TH AVE E
- City
- Thompson
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50478
- County
- Winnebago County
- County FIPS
- 19189
- Coordinates
- 43.36778, -93.76333
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016812 compared with others?
At 40 m, structure 1016812 is about half of the 74 m average across the 27 structures registered in Winnebago County. It is about half of the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 40 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 381 m, which puts the top of the structure 421 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016812, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Thompson in Winnebago County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.36778, -93.76333, with the site address filed as "620 4TH AVE E". Winnebago County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 71st-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 20 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 Garner, IA · 1245935, a tower at 169 m (granted (not yet 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 1016812 on Apr 26, 1997. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016812?
The FCC record lists WINNEBAGO COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION DBA = WINNEBAGO CO OP CABLEVISION of Lake Mills, IA as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016812?
Its registered overall height above ground is 40 m (130 ft), and 421 m (1,380 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016812?
The registered owner is WINNEBAGO COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION DBA = WINNEBAGO CO OP CABLEVISION.
Where is antenna structure 1016812?
It is located near Thompson, Winnebago County, Iowa at 620 4TH AVE E (43.36778, -93.76333). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1986.
What type of structure is 1016812?
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. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Winnebago County, IA?
Winnebago County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 71st-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016812, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1016812, Thompson, Winnebago County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/thompson-1016812 (data as of October 6, 2026).