Tower 1247530 — West Branch, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247530 — tower (type not specified) near West Branch, 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 1247530 is a 49 m (160 ft) tower near West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 10, 2005. It is registered to Cedar County PCS LLC, which holds 9 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1247530 |
| Unique system identifier | 2646694 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 10, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Mar 10, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2004-ACE-1893-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
- Fourth Street and Northridge Dr
- City
- West Branch
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52358
- County
- Cedar County
- County FIPS
- 19031
- Coordinates
- 41.67753, -91.34233
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1247530 compared with others?
At 49 m, structure 1247530 is about half of the 96 m average across the 49 structures registered in Cedar County. It is about 38% 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 36% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 49 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 226 m, which puts the top of the structure 275 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1247530, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Branch in Cedar County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.67753, -91.34233, with the site address filed as "Fourth Street and Northridge Dr". 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 1247530 on Mar 10, 2005. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1247530?
The FCC record lists Cedar County PCS LLC 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 2004-ACE-1893-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 1247530?
Its registered overall height above ground is 49 m (160 ft), and 275 m (902 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1247530?
The registered owner is Cedar County PCS LLC, which holds 9 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1247530?
It is located near West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa at Fourth Street and Northridge Dr (41.67753, -91.34233). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 10, 2005.
What type of structure is 1247530?
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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1247530, weekly bulk file.
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 1247530, West Branch, Cedar County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/west-branch-1247530 (data as of October 13, 2026).