Lattice tower 1296196 — Norfolk, NE
CanceledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296196 — lattice tower near Norfolk, Nebraska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1296196 is a 76 m (248 ft) lattice tower near Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska. Its registration status is canceled. It is registered to Alltel Communications of Nebraska, LLC, which holds 120 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1296196 |
| Unique system identifier | 2695715 |
| Status | Canceled (A) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | May 16, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ACE-461-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Alltel Communications of Nebraska, LLC
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0002377869
Holds 120 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Hwy 81 and 833rd Road
- City
- Norfolk
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68701
- County
- Madison County
- County FIPS
- 31119
- Coordinates
- 41.90325, -97.41761
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1296196 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1296196 is roughly in line with the 74 m average across the 47 structures registered in Madison County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 508 m, which puts the top of the structure 584 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1296196, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Norfolk in Madison County, Nebraska, at coordinates 41.90325, -97.41761, with the site address filed as "Hwy 81 and 833rd Road". Madison County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 30 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 Genoa, NE · 1023297, a guyed tower at 565 m (constructed).
What does the status "Canceled" mean?
Canceled means the registration is no longer active in the FCC registry; the record is kept here as part of the registry's history. The FCC issued registration 1296196 on May 16, 2016. Nationally, 15,896 of the 197,770 registrations (8%) carry the canceled status, including 149 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1296196?
The FCC record lists Alltel Communications of Nebraska, LLC of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002377869. Across the registry it holds 120 structure registrations, the 169th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 116 in Nebraska. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (51 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ACE-461-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1296196?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (248 ft), and 584 m (1,915 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1296196?
The registered owner is Alltel Communications of Nebraska, LLC, which holds 120 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1296196?
It is located near Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska at Hwy 81 and 833rd Road (41.90325, -97.41761). Its status is canceled.
What type of structure is 1296196?
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 Madison County, NE?
Madison County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 14th-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 1296196, Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/norfolk-1296196 (data as of October 13, 2026).