Structure 1026525 — Hardy, NE
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026525 — unspecified structure near Hardy, Nebraska.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026525 is a 331 m (1,086 ft) structure near Hardy, Nuckolls County, Nebraska. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1964, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 11, 2021. It is registered to PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026525 |
| Unique system identifier | 127223 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1964 |
| Registration issued | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 11, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ACE-1318-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 · FRN 0009529157
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6.4 KM S AND 4.8 KM W OF RUSKIN
- City
- Hardy
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68943
- County
- Nuckolls County
- County FIPS
- 31129
- Coordinates
- 40.08750, -97.92028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1026525 compared with others?
At 331 m, structure 1026525 is about 2.8 times the 120 m average across the 23 structures registered in Nuckolls County. It is about 4.3 times the Nebraska average of 77 m across 2,687 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 304 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 331 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 528 m, which puts the top of the structure 859 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026525, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hardy in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, at coordinates 40.08750, -97.92028, with the site address filed as "6.4 KM S AND 4.8 KM W OF RUSKIN". Nuckolls County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 45th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 13 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 Superior, NE · 1065185, a tower at 597 m (canceled).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1026525 on Dec 23, 2021. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 145 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1026525?
The FCC record lists PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA of Kearney, NE as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009529157. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Nebraska. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ACE-1318-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 1026525?
Its registered overall height above ground is 331 m (1,086 ft), and 859 m (2,819 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026525?
The registered owner is PAPPAS TELECASTING OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1026525?
It is located near Hardy, Nuckolls County, Nebraska at 6.4 KM S AND 4.8 KM W OF RUSKIN (40.08750, -97.92028). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1964.
What type of structure is 1026525?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Nuckolls County, NE?
Nuckolls County has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 45th-largest count among 93 counties in Nebraska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026525, 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 1026525, Hardy, Nuckolls County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/hardy-1026525 (data as of October 13, 2026).