Tower 1238213 — Waukon, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1238213 — tower (type not specified) near Waukon, 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 1238213 is a 21 m (69 ft) tower near Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 23, 2003. It is registered to IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, which holds 68 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1238213 |
| Unique system identifier | 2636458 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 23, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Mar 27, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ACE-583-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 2 |
| 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
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Ames, IA · FRN 0002567733
Holds 68 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- RT 9 DOT MAINTAINANCE GARAGE
- City
- Waukon
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52172
- County
- Allamakee County
- County FIPS
- 19005
- Coordinates
- 43.27786, -91.47631
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Lattice tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1238213 compared with others?
At 21 m, structure 1238213 is about 27% of the 79 m average across the 26 structures registered in Allamakee County. It is about 27% of 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 28% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 15 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 21 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 390 m, which puts the top of the structure 411 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1238213, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Waukon in Allamakee County, Iowa, at coordinates 43.27786, -91.47631, with the site address filed as "RT 9 DOT MAINTAINANCE GARAGE". Allamakee County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 72nd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 24 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 Lansing, IA · 1026020, a tower at 148 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 1238213 on Mar 27, 2003. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1238213?
The FCC record lists IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION of Ames, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002567733. Across the registry it holds 68 structure registrations, the 279th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 68 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (61 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ACE-583-OE, 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 1, 2.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1238213?
Its registered overall height above ground is 21 m (69 ft), and 411 m (1,349 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1238213?
The registered owner is IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, which holds 68 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1238213?
It is located near Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa at RT 9 DOT MAINTAINANCE GARAGE (43.27786, -91.47631). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 23, 2003.
What type of structure is 1238213?
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 Allamakee County, IA?
Allamakee County has 26 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them constructed — the 72nd-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 1238213, Waukon, Allamakee County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/waukon-1238213 (data as of October 13, 2026).