Tower 1017333 — Ames, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1017333 — tower (type not specified) near Ames, Iowa. 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 1017333 is a 45 m (147 ft) tower near Ames, Story County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 7, 1988. 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) | 1017333 |
| Unique system identifier | 119883 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 7, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Jan 22, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ACE-2647-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
- Communications Building, Pammel Dr., Iowa State Campus
- City
- Ames
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50014
- County
- Story County
- County FIPS
- 19169
- Coordinates
- 42.03139, -93.65111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1017333 compared with others?
At 45 m, structure 1017333 is about 35% below the 69 m average across the 71 structures registered in Story County. It is about 43% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 41% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 41 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 45 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 290 m, which puts the top of the structure 334 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1017333, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ames in Story County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.03139, -93.65111, with the site address filed as "Communications Building, Pammel Dr., Iowa State Campus". 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 · 1043707, 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 1017333 on Jan 22, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1017333?
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?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ACE-2647-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1017333?
Its registered overall height above ground is 45 m (147 ft), and 334 m (1,097 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1017333?
The registered owner is Iowa State University of Science and Technology, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1017333?
It is located near Ames, Story County, Iowa at Communications Building, Pammel Dr., Iowa State Campus (42.03139, -93.65111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 7, 1988.
What type of structure is 1017333?
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. 75,247 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1017333, Ames, Story County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/ames-1017333 (data as of October 13, 2026).