Tower 1026196 — Axtell, NE
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026196 — tower (type not specified) near Axtell, Nebraska. 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 1026196 is a 159 m (520 ft) tower near Axtell, Kearney County, Nebraska. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Dec 9, 1953, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 26, 2007. It is registered to PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026196 |
| Unique system identifier | 126949 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 9, 1953 |
| Registration issued | Jul 26, 2007 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 26, 2007 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ACE-1399-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 21 |
| 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
PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA
Kearney, NE · FRN 0003887023
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1078 25TH RD
- City
- Axtell
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68924
- County
- Kearney County
- County FIPS
- 31099
- Coordinates
- 40.49306, -99.08333
Within ~40 km
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- Minden, NE · 1210415396 m
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- Gibbon, NE · 1026974214 m
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- Axtell, NE · 1259345159 m
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How tall is structure 1026196 compared with others?
At 159 m, structure 1026196 is about 61% above the 99 m average across the 35 structures registered in Kearney County. It is about twice the Nebraska average of 77 m across 2,687 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 152 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 159 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 673 m, which puts the top of the structure 831 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026196, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Axtell in Kearney County, Nebraska, at coordinates 40.49306, -99.08333, with the site address filed as "1078 25TH RD". Kearney County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 31 of them are marked constructed. Nebraska as a whole has 2,687 registrations, the 28th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Minden, NE · 1210415, a tower at 396 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1026196 on Jul 26, 2007. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 145 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1026196?
The FCC record lists PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA of Kearney, NE as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003887023. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Nebraska. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ACE-1399-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, 3, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026196?
Its registered overall height above ground is 159 m (520 ft), and 831 m (2,728 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026196?
The registered owner is PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1026196?
It is located near Axtell, Kearney County, Nebraska at 1078 25TH RD (40.49306, -99.08333). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Dec 9, 1953.
What type of structure is 1026196?
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 Kearney County, NE?
Kearney County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 24th-largest count among 93 counties in Nebraska.
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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 1026196, Axtell, Kearney County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/axtell-1026196 (data as of October 13, 2026).