Guyed tower 1016388 — Burlington, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016388 — guyed tower near Burlington, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016388 is a 128 m (420 ft) guyed tower near Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 13, 2023. It is registered to Electronic Engineering Co, which holds 13 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016388 |
| Unique system identifier | 119152 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Registration issued | May 30, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ACE-782-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
Des Moines, IA · FRN 0002588085
Holds 13 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ON IRISH RIDGE RD 2 MI N
- City
- Burlington
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52601
- County
- Des Moines County
- County FIPS
- 19057
- Coordinates
- 40.87550, -91.14247
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016388 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1016388 is about 78% above the 72 m average across the 58 structures registered in Des Moines County. It is about 63% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 20% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 128 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 209 m, which puts the top of the structure 337 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016388, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Burlington in Des Moines County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.87550, -91.14247, with the site address filed as "ON IRISH RIDGE RD 2 MI N". Des Moines County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 46 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 Seaton, IL · 1222627, a guyed tower at 427 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 1016388 on May 30, 2023. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016388?
The FCC record lists Electronic Engineering Co of Des Moines, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002588085. Across the registry it holds 13 structure registrations, including 13 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (8 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ACE-782-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016388?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (420 ft), and 337 m (1,107 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016388?
The registered owner is Electronic Engineering Co, which holds 13 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016388?
It is located near Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa at ON IRISH RIDGE RD 2 MI N (40.87550, -91.14247). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 13, 2023.
What type of structure is 1016388?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Des Moines County, IA?
Des Moines County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 15th-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 1016388, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/burlington-1016388 (data as of October 13, 2026).