2-tower array 1017331 — Ames, IA

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017331 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) near Ames, Iowa.

Overall height

177 m

579 ft

Support structure

151 m

Top above sea level

491 m

Ground elevation

314 m

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≥ 150 m60–150 m30–60 m< 30 m

This entry + 6 nearby

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 FIPS: 19169
Coordinates: 41.99278, -93.69111

Within ~40 km

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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, Iowa at TWR 1 5450 ZUMWALT STATION RD (41.99278, -93.69111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 1, 1949.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017331, weekly bulk file.