Tower 1026198 — Elwood, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026198 — tower (type not specified) near Elwood, 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 1026198 is a 76 m (248 ft) tower near Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1953. It is registered to PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026198 |
| Unique system identifier | 126951 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1953 |
| Registration issued | Oct 28, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ACE-1320-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA
Kearney, NE
Location
- Address
- 74276 DRIVE 428A
- City
- Elwood
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68976
- County
- Gosper County
- County FIPS
- 31073
- Coordinates
- 40.59389, -99.82250
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1026198 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1026198 is about 35% below the 117 m average across the 13 structures registered in Gosper County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 74 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 810 m, which puts the top of the structure 886 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026198, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elwood in Gosper County, Nebraska, at coordinates 40.59389, -99.82250, with the site address filed as "74276 DRIVE 428A". Gosper County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 74th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 11 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 1026198 on Oct 28, 1997. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,068 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1026198?
The FCC record lists PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA of Kearney, NE as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ACE-1320-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026198?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (248 ft), and 886 m (2,906 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026198?
The registered owner is PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA.
Where is antenna structure 1026198?
It is located near Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska at 74276 DRIVE 428A (40.59389, -99.82250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1953.
What type of structure is 1026198?
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 Gosper County, NE?
Gosper County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 74th-largest count among 93 counties in Nebraska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026198, 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 1026198, Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/elwood-1026198 (data as of October 13, 2026).