Lattice tower 1259100 — Wellsburg, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1259100 — lattice tower near Wellsburg, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1259100 is a 88 m (290 ft) lattice tower near Wellsburg, Grundy County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 14, 2007. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1259100 |
| Unique system identifier | 2658266 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 14, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Sep 5, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ACE-595-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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 17949 N Wells
- City
- Wellsburg
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50680
- County
- Grundy County
- County FIPS
- 19075
- Coordinates
- 42.44350, -92.92792
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1259100 compared with others?
At 88 m, structure 1259100 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 21 structures registered in Grundy County. It is about 13% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 21% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 88 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 326 m, which puts the top of the structure 414 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1259100, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wellsburg in Grundy County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.44350, -92.92792, with the site address filed as "17949 N Wells". Grundy County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 87th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 19 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 Owasa, IA · 1016871, a tower at 152 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 1259100 on Sep 5, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1259100?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-ACE-595-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 1259100?
Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (290 ft), and 414 m (1,358 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1259100?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1259100?
It is located near Wellsburg, Grundy County, Iowa at 17949 N Wells (42.44350, -92.92792). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 14, 2007.
What type of structure is 1259100?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Grundy County, IA?
Grundy County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 87th-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 1259100, Wellsburg, Grundy County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/wellsburg-1259100 (data as of October 6, 2026).