Tower 1209981 — Tipton, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1209981 — tower (type not specified) near Tipton, 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 1209981 is a 61 m (199 ft) tower near Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 14, 2000. It is registered to Cedar County PCS L.L.C., which holds 9 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1209981 |
| Unique system identifier | 2607078 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 14, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Feb 28, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-ACE-1440-OE |
| 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
Clarence, IA · FRN 0002576833
Holds 9 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1010 e 7th St
- City
- Tipton
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52772
- County
- Cedar County
- County FIPS
- 19031
- Coordinates
- 41.77311, -91.11375
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1209981 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1209981 is about 37% below the 96 m average across the 49 structures registered in Cedar County. It is about 23% below 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 20% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 253 m, which puts the top of the structure 314 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1209981, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tipton in Cedar County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.77311, -91.11375, with the site address filed as "1010 e 7th St". Cedar County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 39 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 West Branch, IA · 1062919, a structure at 444 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 1209981 on Feb 28, 2000. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1209981?
The FCC record lists Cedar County PCS L.L.C. of Clarence, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002576833. Across the registry it holds 9 structure registrations, including 9 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-ACE-1440-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1209981?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 314 m (1,030 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1209981?
The registered owner is Cedar County PCS L.L.C., which holds 9 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1209981?
It is located near Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa at 1010 e 7th St (41.77311, -91.11375). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 14, 2000.
What type of structure is 1209981?
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 Cedar County, IA?
Cedar County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, 39 of them constructed — the 21st-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 1209981, Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/tipton-1209981 (data as of October 13, 2026).