Tower 1228924 — Ames, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1228924 — 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 1228924 is a 95 m (312 ft) tower near Ames, Boone County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Nov 26, 2001, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jul 15, 2005. It is registered to SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1228924 |
| Unique system identifier | 2626913 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 26, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Jul 15, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-ACE-2725-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
SpectraSite Communications, Inc.
Cary, NC · FRN 0009701277
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 240th Street
- City
- Ames
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50014
- County
- Boone County
- County FIPS
- 19015
- Coordinates
- 42.00756, -93.70919
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1228924 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1228924 is about 21% above the 79 m average across the 48 structures registered in Boone County. It is about 21% above 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 25% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 320 m, which puts the top of the structure 415 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1228924, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ames in Boone County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.00756, -93.70919, with the site address filed as "240th Street". Boone County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 23rd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 38 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1228924 on Aug 9, 2005. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1228924?
The FCC record lists SpectraSite Communications, Inc. of Cary, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009701277. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 69th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (277 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 01-ACE-2725-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1228924?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (312 ft), and 415 m (1,360 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1228924?
The registered owner is SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1228924?
It is located near Ames, Boone County, Iowa at 240th Street (42.00756, -93.70919). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Nov 26, 2001.
What type of structure is 1228924?
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 Boone County, IA?
Boone County has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them constructed — the 23rd-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 1228924, Ames, Boone County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/ames-1228924 (data as of October 13, 2026).