Structure 1016648 — Des Moines, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016648 — unspecified structure near Des Moines, Iowa.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016648 is a 80 m (261 ft) structure near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 27, 2003, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 27, 2023. It is registered to DES MOINES, CITY OF, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016648 |
| Unique system identifier | 119354 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Aug 27, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 27, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2002-ACE-1256-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
Des Moines, IA · FRN 0002566123
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 201 SE 4TH ST
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50309
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.58433, -93.61053
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016648 compared with others?
At 80 m, structure 1016648 is about 18% 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.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 80 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 241 m, which puts the top of the structure 321 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016648, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.58433, -93.61053, with the site address filed as "201 SE 4TH ST". 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 1016648 on Jan 30, 2023. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016648?
The FCC record lists DES MOINES, CITY OF of Des Moines, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002566123. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2002-ACE-1256-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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016648?
Its registered overall height above ground is 80 m (261 ft), and 321 m (1,052 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016648?
The registered owner is DES MOINES, CITY OF, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016648?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 201 SE 4TH ST (41.58433, -93.61053). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 27, 2003.
What type of structure is 1016648?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016648, weekly bulk file.
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 1016648, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1016648 (data as of October 13, 2026).