Tower 1026159 — Sumner, NE
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1026159 — tower (type not specified) near Sumner, 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 1026159 is a 83 m (271 ft) tower near Sumner, Dawson County, Nebraska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 1, 1982. It is registered to KRUSE, JOHN F DBA = LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1026159 |
| Unique system identifier | 126926 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 1, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Jul 24, 1997 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 82-ACE-152-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1F |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
KRUSE, JOHN F DBA = LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS
Lexington, NE
Location
- Address
- .5 MI S
- City
- Sumner
- State
- Nebraska
- ZIP
- 68878
- County
- Dawson County
- County FIPS
- 31047
- Coordinates
- 40.94139, -99.50250
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1026159 compared with others?
At 83 m, structure 1026159 is about 46% above the 57 m average across the 66 structures registered in Dawson County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 77 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 83 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 747 m, which puts the top of the structure 829 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1026159, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sumner in Dawson County, Nebraska, at coordinates 40.94139, -99.50250, with the site address filed as ".5 MI S". Dawson County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 49 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 Lexington, NE · 1249815, a tower at 291 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 1026159 on Jul 24, 1997. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,067 in Nebraska.
Who owns antenna structure 1026159?
The FCC record lists KRUSE, JOHN F DBA = LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS of Lexington, NE as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 82-ACE-152-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1F, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1026159?
Its registered overall height above ground is 83 m (271 ft), and 829 m (2,721 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1026159?
The registered owner is KRUSE, JOHN F DBA = LEXINGTON COMMUNICATIONS.
Where is antenna structure 1026159?
It is located near Sumner, Dawson County, Nebraska at .5 MI S (40.94139, -99.50250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 1, 1982.
What type of structure is 1026159?
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 Dawson County, NE?
Dawson County has 66 FCC-registered antenna structures, 49 of them constructed — the 5th-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 1026159, Sumner, Dawson County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/sumner-1026159 (data as of October 6, 2026).