2-tower array 1017331 — Ames, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017331 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) near Ames, Iowa.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017331 is a 177 m (579 ft) 2-tower array near Ames, Story County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 1, 1949. It is registered to Iowa State University of Science and Technology, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1017331 |
| Unique system identifier | 119881 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) (2TA1) |
| Date constructed | Mar 1, 1949 |
| Registration issued | Jan 22, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 4, 13, 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
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Ames, IA · FRN 0005084868
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 5450 ZUMWALT STATION RD
- City
- Ames
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50014
- County
- Story County
- County FIPS
- 19169
- Coordinates
- 41.99278, -93.69111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017331 compared with others?
At 177 m, structure 1017331 is about 2.6 times the 69 m average across the 71 structures registered in Story County. It is about 2.2 times the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 377 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (2TA1), the average overall height is 86 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 151 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 177 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 314 m, which puts the top of the structure 491 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017331, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ames in Story County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.99278, -93.69111, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 5450 ZUMWALT STATION RD". Story County has 71 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 53 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,130 registrations, the 20th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Alleman, IA · 1016799, a tower at 610 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 1017331 on Jan 22, 2024. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017331?
The FCC record lists Iowa State University of Science and Technology of Ames, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005084868. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (4 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
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, 4, 13, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017331?
Its registered overall height above ground is 177 m (579 ft), and 491 m (1,609 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017331?
The registered owner is Iowa State University of Science and Technology, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017331?
It is located near Ames, Story County, Iowa at TWR 1 5450 ZUMWALT STATION RD (41.99278, -93.69111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 1, 1949.
What type of structure is 1017331?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 2TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2)". 377 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Story County, IA?
Story County has 71 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 9th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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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 1017331, Ames, Story County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/ames-1017331 (data as of October 6, 2026).