Tower 1026810 — Columbus, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026810 — tower (type not specified) near Columbus, 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 1026810 is a 98 m (322 ft) tower near Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 6, 1950. It is registered to PLATTE, COUNTY OF.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026810 |
| Unique system identifier | 127454 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 6, 1950 |
| Registration issued | Aug 26, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 87-ACE-0841-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
PLATTE, COUNTY OF
Columbus, NE
Location
- Address
- 3 MI W
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68601
- County
- Platte County
- County FIPS
- 31141
- Coordinates
- 41.43944, -97.39083
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1026810 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1026810 is about 38% above the 71 m average across the 55 structures registered in Platte County. It is about 27% above 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 29% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 423 m, which puts the top of the structure 521 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026810, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Columbus in Platte County, Nebraska, at coordinates 41.43944, -97.39083, with the site address filed as "3 MI W". Platte County has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 47 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 Genoa, NE · 1023297, a guyed tower at 565 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 1026810 on Aug 26, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,068 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1026810?
The FCC record lists PLATTE, COUNTY OF of Columbus, NE as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 87-ACE-0841-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026810?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (322 ft), and 521 m (1,709 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026810?
The registered owner is PLATTE, COUNTY OF.
Where is antenna structure 1026810?
It is located near Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska at 3 MI W (41.43944, -97.39083). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 6, 1950.
What type of structure is 1026810?
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 Platte County, NE?
Platte County has 55 FCC-registered antenna structures, 47 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 93 counties in Nebraska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026810, 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 1026810, Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/columbus-1026810 (data as of October 13, 2026).