Tower 1042596 — Joplin, MO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042596 — tower (type not specified) near Joplin, 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 1042596 is a 35 m (115 ft) tower near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 15, 1997. It is registered to EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042596 |
| Unique system identifier | 605749 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 15, 1997 |
| Registration issued | Apr 2, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ACE-1594-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
EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO
Joplin, MO
Location
- Address
- 602 WALL ST
- City
- Joplin
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 64801
- County
- Jasper County
- County FIPS
- 29097
- Coordinates
- 37.08528, -94.51500
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042596 compared with others?
At 35 m, structure 1042596 is about half of the 77 m average across the 147 structures registered in Jasper County. It is about half of 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 about half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 24 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 35 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 305 m, which puts the top of the structure 340 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042596, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri, at coordinates 37.08528, -94.51500, with the site address filed as "602 WALL ST". Jasper County has 147 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 115 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 Pittsburg, KS · 1032005, a guyed tower at 344 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 1042596 on Apr 2, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,532 in Missouri.
Who owns antenna structure 1042596?
The FCC record lists EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO of Joplin, MO as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ACE-1594-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 1042596?
Its registered overall height above ground is 35 m (115 ft), and 340 m (1,115 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042596?
The registered owner is EMPIRE DISTRICT ELECTRIC CO.
Where is antenna structure 1042596?
It is located near Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri at 602 WALL ST (37.08528, -94.51500). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 15, 1997.
What type of structure is 1042596?
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 Jasper County, MO?
Jasper County has 147 FCC-registered antenna structures, 115 of them constructed — the 6th-largest count among 115 counties in Missouri.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042596, 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 1042596, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/joplin-1042596 (data as of October 13, 2026).