Lattice tower 1257435 — Decatur, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257435 — lattice tower near Decatur, Nebraska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1257435 is a 94 m (308 ft) lattice tower near Decatur, Burt County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 5, 2007. It is registered to Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1257435 |
| Unique system identifier | 2656601 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Jan 30, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ACE-2599-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| 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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002942159
Holds 4,005 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 661 W 7TH ST
- City
- Decatur
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68020
- County
- Burt County
- County FIPS
- 31021
- Coordinates
- 42.00886, -96.25967
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1257435 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1257435 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 17 structures registered in Burt County. It is about 22% above the Nebraska average of 77 m across 2,687 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 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 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 364 m, which puts the top of the structure 458 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1257435, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Decatur in Burt County, Nebraska, at coordinates 42.00886, -96.25967, with the site address filed as "661 W 7TH ST". Burt County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 58th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 14 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 Onawa, IA · 1017834, a tower at 183 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 1257435 on Jan 30, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,068 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1257435?
The FCC record lists Alltel Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002942159. Across the registry it holds 4,005 structure registrations, the 5th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1,210 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ACE-2599-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1257435?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (308 ft), and 458 m (1,502 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1257435?
The registered owner is Alltel Corporation, which holds 4,005 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1257435?
It is located near Decatur, Burt County, Nebraska at 661 W 7TH ST (42.00886, -96.25967). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 5, 2007.
What type of structure is 1257435?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Burt County, NE?
Burt County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 58th-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 1257435, Decatur, Burt County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/decatur-1257435 (data as of October 13, 2026).