Structure 1016856 — Des Moines, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016856 — unspecified structure near Des Moines, Iowa.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1016856 is a 61 m (200 ft) structure near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Sep 29, 1995, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Oct 3, 2014. It is registered to United States Cellular Corporation, which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1016856 |
| Unique system identifier | 119520 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Sep 29, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Oct 8, 2014 |
| Date dismantled | Oct 3, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-ACE-0264-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
United States Cellular Corporation
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NE 14TH ST EXIT OFF I-80 ON NE 54TH 1 MI E
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50313
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.66000, -93.58500
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1016856 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1016856 is roughly in line with the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about 22% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 57 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 294 m, which puts the top of the structure 355 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1016856, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.66000, -93.58500, with the site address filed as "NE 14TH ST EXIT OFF I-80 ON NE 54TH 1 MI E". 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 1016856 on Oct 8, 2014. Nationally, 12,650 of the 197,703 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 278 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1016856?
The FCC record lists United States Cellular Corporation of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-ACE-0264-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 1016856?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (200 ft), and 355 m (1,165 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1016856?
The registered owner is United States Cellular Corporation, which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1016856?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at NE 14TH ST EXIT OFF I-80 ON NE 54TH 1 MI E (41.66000, -93.58500). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Sep 29, 1995.
What type of structure is 1016856?
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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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 1016856, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1016856 (data as of October 13, 2026).