Lattice tower 1016800 — Des Moines, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016800 — lattice tower near Des Moines, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016800 is a 164 m (537 ft) lattice tower near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1985. It is registered to Hearst Properties Inc., which holds 21 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016800 |
| Unique system identifier | 119474 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1985 |
| Registration issued | Nov 22, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 84-ACE-39-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 13 |
| 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
Raleigh, NC · FRN 0002538445
Holds 21 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 888 9TH ST
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50309
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.59306, -93.63028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016800 compared with others?
At 164 m, structure 1016800 is about 2.4 times the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about twice the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 2.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 152 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 164 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 268 m, which puts the top of the structure 432 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016800, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.59306, -93.63028, with the site address filed as "888 9TH 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 "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 1016800 on Nov 22, 2016. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016800?
The FCC record lists Hearst Properties Inc. of Raleigh, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002538445. Across the registry it holds 21 structure registrations, including 2 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 84-ACE-39-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1016800?
Its registered overall height above ground is 164 m (537 ft), and 432 m (1,416 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016800?
The registered owner is Hearst Properties Inc., which holds 21 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016800?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 888 9TH ST (41.59306, -93.63028). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1985.
What type of structure is 1016800?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1016800, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1016800 (data as of October 6, 2026).