Tower 1026049 — Kearney, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026049 — tower (type not specified) near Kearney, 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 1026049 is a 85 m (279 ft) tower near Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1990. It is registered to DAWSON PUBLIC POWER, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026049 |
| Unique system identifier | 126835 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1990 |
| Registration issued | Aug 13, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 90-ACE-0279-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
Lexington, NE · FRN 0002361665
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- .3 MI W OF HWY 10 .5 MI N
- City
- Kearney
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68845
- County
- Buffalo County
- County FIPS
- 31019
- Coordinates
- 40.73972, -99.08694
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1026049 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1026049 is roughly in line with the 78 m average across the 58 structures registered in Buffalo County. It is about 10% above the Nebraska average of 77 m across 2,685 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 12% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 85 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 649 m, which puts the top of the structure 734 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026049, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Kearney in Buffalo County, Nebraska, at coordinates 40.73972, -99.08694, with the site address filed as ".3 MI W OF HWY 10 .5 MI N". 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 2,685 registrations, the 28th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Ravenna, NE · 1064172, a tower at 585 m (granted (not yet 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 1026049 on Aug 13, 1997. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,067 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1026049?
The FCC record lists DAWSON PUBLIC POWER of Lexington, NE as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002361665. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Nebraska. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 90-ACE-0279-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026049?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (279 ft), and 734 m (2,408 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026049?
The registered owner is DAWSON PUBLIC POWER, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1026049?
It is located near Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska at .3 MI W OF HWY 10 .5 MI N (40.73972, -99.08694). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1990.
What type of structure is 1026049?
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. 75,302 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1026049, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/kearney-1026049 (data as of October 6, 2026).