Tower 1015890 — Des Moines, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1015890 — tower (type not specified) near Des Moines, 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 1015890 is a 76 m (249 ft) tower near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1953, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 12, 2000. It is registered to IOWA, STATE OF, which holds 72 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1015890 |
| Unique system identifier | 118783 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1953 |
| Registration issued | Jun 20, 2000 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 12, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ACE-0892-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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 0002566040
Holds 72 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5912 SECOND AVE
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50313
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.66806, -93.62194
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1015890 compared with others?
At 76 m, structure 1015890 is about 13% above the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 72 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 76 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 277 m, which puts the top of the structure 353 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1015890, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.66806, -93.62194, with the site address filed as "5912 SECOND AVE". Polk County has 229 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 158 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 · 1016799, 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 1015890 on Jun 20, 2000. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1015890?
The FCC record lists IOWA, STATE OF of Des Moines, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002566040. Across the registry it holds 72 structure registrations, the 269th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 72 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (49 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ACE-0892-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1015890?
Its registered overall height above ground is 76 m (249 ft), and 353 m (1,158 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1015890?
The registered owner is IOWA, STATE OF, which holds 72 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1015890?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 5912 SECOND AVE (41.66806, -93.62194). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1953.
What type of structure is 1015890?
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 Polk County, IA?
Polk County has 229 FCC-registered antenna structures, 158 of them constructed — the 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 1015890, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1015890 (data as of October 13, 2026).