Tower 1023296 — Burlington, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023296 — tower (type not specified) near Burlington, 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 1023296 is a 99 m (323 ft) tower near Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1979, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 22, 2012. It is registered to MCC Iowa LLC, which holds 40 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1023296 |
| Unique system identifier | 124768 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1979 |
| Registration issued | Nov 5, 2012 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 22, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 79-ACE-0623-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 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
Middletown, NY · FRN 0005184262
Holds 40 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NW OF WEST BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS
- City
- Burlington
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52655
- County
- Des Moines County
- County FIPS
- 19057
- Coordinates
- 40.83556, -91.17111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1023296 compared with others?
At 99 m, structure 1023296 is about 37% above the 72 m average across the 58 structures registered in Des Moines County. It is about 25% 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 29% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 99 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 206 m, which puts the top of the structure 304 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1023296, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Burlington in Des Moines County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.83556, -91.17111, with the site address filed as "NW OF WEST BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1023296 on Nov 5, 2012. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1023296?
The FCC record lists MCC Iowa LLC of Middletown, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005184262. Across the registry it holds 40 structure registrations, the 413th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 37 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (22 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 79-ACE-0623-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1023296?
Its registered overall height above ground is 99 m (323 ft), and 304 m (998 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1023296?
The registered owner is MCC Iowa LLC, which holds 40 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1023296?
It is located near Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa at NW OF WEST BURLINGTON CITY LIMITS (40.83556, -91.17111). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1979.
What type of structure is 1023296?
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 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 1023296, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/burlington-1023296 (data as of October 13, 2026).