Tower 1026695 — Axtell, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026695 — 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 1026695 is a 97 m (319 ft) tower near Axtell, Kearney County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 27, 1982. It is registered to SOUTHERN PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026695 |
| Unique system identifier | 127357 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 27, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Jan 16, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 82-ACE-142-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 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
SOUTHERN PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT
Grand Island, NE · FRN 0002361442
Location
- Address
- 2 MI W
- City
- Axtell
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68924
- County
- Kearney County
- County FIPS
- 31099
- Coordinates
- 40.48000, -99.17444
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1026695 compared with others?
At 97 m, structure 1026695 is roughly in line with the 99 m average across the 35 structures registered in Kearney County. It is about 26% above the Nebraska average of 77 m across 2,687 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 27% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 97 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 674 m, which puts the top of the structure 771 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026695, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Axtell in Kearney County, Nebraska, at coordinates 40.48000, -99.17444, with the site address filed as "2 MI W". 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 "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 1026695 on Jan 16, 2002. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,069 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1026695?
The FCC record lists SOUTHERN PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT of Grand Island, NE as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002361442.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 82-ACE-142-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, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026695?
Its registered overall height above ground is 97 m (319 ft), and 771 m (2,529 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026695?
The registered owner is SOUTHERN PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT.
Where is antenna structure 1026695?
It is located near Axtell, Kearney County, Nebraska at 2 MI W (40.48000, -99.17444). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 27, 1982.
What type of structure is 1026695?
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. 75,198 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026695, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1026695, Axtell, Kearney County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/axtell-1026695 (data as of October 20, 2026).