Guyed tower 1017601 — Vinton, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017601 — guyed tower near Vinton, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017601 is a 91 m (297 ft) guyed tower near Vinton, Benton County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 26, 2010. It is registered to SWIF - Iowa, LLC, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017601 |
| Unique system identifier | 120133 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Jul 17, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ACE-4156-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
Chagrin Falls, OH · FRN 0034791921
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 212 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET
- City
- Vinton
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52349
- County
- Benton County
- County FIPS
- 19011
- Coordinates
- 42.15611, -92.02111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017601 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1017601 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 67 structures registered in Benton County. It is about 15% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 15% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 89 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 242 m, which puts the top of the structure 333 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017601, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vinton in Benton County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.15611, -92.02111, with the site address filed as "212 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET". Benton County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 54 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 Rowley, IA · 1025917, a guyed tower at 609 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 1017601 on Jul 17, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017601?
The FCC record lists SWIF - Iowa, LLC of Chagrin Falls, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0034791921. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ACE-4156-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 1017601?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (297 ft), and 333 m (1,091 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017601?
The registered owner is SWIF - Iowa, LLC, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017601?
It is located near Vinton, Benton County, Iowa at 212 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET (42.15611, -92.02111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 26, 2010.
What type of structure is 1017601?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Benton County, IA?
Benton County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 54 of them constructed — the 12th-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 1017601, Vinton, Benton County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/vinton-1017601 (data as of October 13, 2026).