Tower 1206488 — Ames, IA

Constructed

FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206488 — 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.

Overall height

52 m

171 ft

Support structure

46 m

Top above sea level

326 m

Ground elevation

274 m

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Registration record

FCC record

Field	Value
Registration number (ASRN)	1206488
Unique system identifier	2603356
Status	Constructed (C)
Structure type	Tower (type not specified) (TOWER)
Date constructed	Jul 19, 1999
Registration issued	Nov 22, 1999

Aviation safety

FAA & lighting

Field	Value
FAA study number	99-ACE-0648-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 Department of Transportation

Ames, IA · FRN 0002567733

Holds 68 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →

Location

Address: 402 SOUTH OAK STREET
City: Ames
State: Iowa
ZIP: 50010
County FIPS: 19169
Coordinates: 42.01886, -93.62492

Within ~40 km

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Frequently asked questions

How tall is antenna structure 1206488?

Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (171 ft), and 326 m (1,070 ft) above mean sea level.

Who owns tower 1206488?

The registered owner is Iowa Department of Transportation, which holds 68 FCC antenna structure registrations.

Where is antenna structure 1206488?

It is located near Ames, Iowa at 402 SOUTH OAK STREET (42.01886, -93.62492). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 19, 1999.

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Dataset updated October 2026 . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206488, weekly bulk file.