Tower 1030320 — Columbus, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1030320 — 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 1030320 is a 66 m (218 ft) tower near Columbus, Butler County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 1951. It is registered to Heartland Tower Inc., which holds 44 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1030320 |
| Unique system identifier | 130326 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 1951 |
| Registration issued | Feb 27, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ACE-0946-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Topeka, KS · FRN 0006799621
Holds 44 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 13.2 KM SOUTH
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68658
- County
- Butler County
- County FIPS
- 31023
- Coordinates
- 41.30583, -97.34917
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1030320 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1030320 is about 15% below the 78 m average across the 25 structures registered in Butler County. It is about 14% below 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 13% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 505 m, which puts the top of the structure 572 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1030320, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Columbus in Butler County, Nebraska, at coordinates 41.30583, -97.34917, with the site address filed as "13.2 KM SOUTH". Butler County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 23 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 1030320 on Feb 27, 2003. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,068 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1030320?
The FCC record lists Heartland Tower Inc. of Topeka, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006799621. Across the registry it holds 44 structure registrations, the 381st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 3 in Nebraska. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (35 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ACE-0946-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1030320?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (218 ft), and 572 m (1,876 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1030320?
The registered owner is Heartland Tower Inc., which holds 44 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1030320?
It is located near Columbus, Butler County, Nebraska at 13.2 KM SOUTH (41.30583, -97.34917). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 1951.
What type of structure is 1030320?
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 Butler County, NE?
Butler County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them constructed — the 36th-largest count among 93 counties in Nebraska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1030320, 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 1030320, Columbus, Butler County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/columbus-1030320 (data as of October 13, 2026).