Lattice tower 1027990 — Elm Creek, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027990 — lattice tower near Elm Creek, Nebraska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1027990 is a 76 m (250 ft) lattice tower near Elm Creek, Buffalo County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 26, 1951. It is registered to Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC, which holds 775 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1027990 |
| Unique system identifier | 102203 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 26, 1951 |
| Registration issued | Oct 15, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ACE-3514-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
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC
Marshfield, MA · FRN 0015315880
Holds 775 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 7885 Custer Road
- City
- Elm Creek
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68836
- County
- Buffalo County
- County FIPS
- 31019
- Coordinates
- 40.75097, -99.32125
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1027990 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1027990 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 58 structures registered in Buffalo County. It is roughly in line with the Nebraska average of 77 m across 2,687 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 70 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 730 m, which puts the top of the structure 806 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1027990, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elm Creek in Buffalo County, Nebraska, at coordinates 40.75097, -99.32125, with the site address filed as "7885 Custer Road". Buffalo County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 43 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 Holdrege, NE · 1029929, a guyed tower at 323 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 1027990 on Oct 15, 2015. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,069 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1027990?
The FCC record lists Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC of Marshfield, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015315880. Across the registry it holds 775 structure registrations, the 35th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 387 in Nebraska. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (448 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ACE-3514-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 1027990?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (250 ft), and 806 m (2,645 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1027990?
The registered owner is Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC, which holds 775 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1027990?
It is located near Elm Creek, Buffalo County, Nebraska at 7885 Custer Road (40.75097, -99.32125). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 26, 1951.
What type of structure is 1027990?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Buffalo County, NE?
Buffalo County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them constructed — the 7th-largest count among 93 counties in Nebraska.
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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 1027990, Elm Creek, Buffalo County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/elm-creek-1027990 (data as of October 20, 2026).