Tower 1221079 — Tipton, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1221079 — 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 1221079 is a 67 m (220 ft) tower near Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 28, 2001. It is registered to CEDAR COUNTY E911 SERVICE BOARD, which holds 7 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1221079 |
| Unique system identifier | 2618785 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 28, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Mar 7, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-ACE-2181-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
CEDAR COUNTY E911 SERVICE BOARD
Tipton, IA · FRN 0006142210
Holds 7 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 711 E SOUTH ST
- City
- Tipton
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52772
- County
- Cedar County
- County FIPS
- 19031
- Coordinates
- 41.76197, -91.12239
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1221079 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1221079 is about 30% below the 96 m average across the 49 structures registered in Cedar County. It is about 15% below 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 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 247 m, which puts the top of the structure 314 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1221079, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Tipton in Cedar County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.76197, -91.12239, with the site address filed as "711 E SOUTH ST". Cedar County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 21st-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 40 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 1221079 on Mar 7, 2002. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1221079?
The FCC record lists CEDAR COUNTY E911 SERVICE BOARD of Tipton, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006142210. Across the registry it holds 7 structure registrations, including 7 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-ACE-2181-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 1221079?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (220 ft), and 314 m (1,030 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1221079?
The registered owner is CEDAR COUNTY E911 SERVICE BOARD, which holds 7 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1221079?
It is located near Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa at 711 E SOUTH ST (41.76197, -91.12239). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 28, 2001.
What type of structure is 1221079?
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 Cedar County, IA?
Cedar County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1221079, Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/tipton-1221079 (data as of October 6, 2026).