Tower 1278393 — Bucklin, MO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278393 — tower (type not specified) near Bucklin, Missouri. 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 1278393 is a 81 m (265 ft) tower near Bucklin, Linn County, Missouri. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 11, 2011. It is registered to Diamond Towers IV LLC, which holds 260 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278393 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677821 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Dec 19, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-733-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
Springfield, NJ · FRN 0022436786
Holds 260 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 21695 Lock Drive
- City
- Bucklin
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 64631
- County
- Linn County
- County FIPS
- 29115
- Coordinates
- 39.86642, -92.92961
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278393 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1278393 is about 16% below the 97 m average across the 35 structures registered in Linn County. It is roughly in line with the Missouri average of 77 m across 6,026 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 275 m, which puts the top of the structure 356 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278393, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bucklin in Linn County, Missouri, at coordinates 39.86642, -92.92961, with the site address filed as "21695 Lock Drive". Linn County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 66th-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 25 of them are marked constructed. Missouri as a whole has 6,026 registrations, the 10th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is New Boston, MO · 1036253, a tower at 305 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 1278393 on Dec 19, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,532 in Missouri.
Who owns antenna structure 1278393?
The FCC record lists Diamond Towers IV LLC of Springfield, NJ as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022436786. Across the registry it holds 260 structure registrations, the 92nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 85 in Missouri. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (94 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-733-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 1278393?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 356 m (1,168 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278393?
The registered owner is Diamond Towers IV LLC, which holds 260 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278393?
It is located near Bucklin, Linn County, Missouri at 21695 Lock Drive (39.86642, -92.92961). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 11, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278393?
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 Linn County, MO?
Linn County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them constructed — the 66th-largest count among 115 counties in Missouri.
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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 1278393, Bucklin, Linn County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/bucklin-1278393 (data as of October 13, 2026).