Lattice tower 1023683 — Des Moines, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023683 — lattice tower near Des Moines, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1023683 is a 134 m (441 ft) lattice tower near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 9, 1994. It is registered to AT&T Corp, which holds 244 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1023683 |
| Unique system identifier | 125080 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 9, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Sep 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-492-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| 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
Plano, TX · FRN 0005937974
Holds 244 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 620 9th STREET
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50309
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.58789, -93.63014
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1023683 compared with others?
At 134 m, structure 1023683 is about twice the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about 71% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 85% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 127 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 134 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 252 m, which puts the top of the structure 386 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1023683, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.58789, -93.63014, with the site address filed as "620 9th STREET". 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 1023683 on Sep 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1023683?
The FCC record lists AT&T Corp of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005937974. Across the registry it holds 244 structure registrations, the 95th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (137 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-492-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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 1023683?
Its registered overall height above ground is 134 m (441 ft), and 386 m (1,267 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1023683?
The registered owner is AT&T Corp, which holds 244 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1023683?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 620 9th STREET (41.58789, -93.63014). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 9, 1994.
What type of structure is 1023683?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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 1023683, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1023683 (data as of October 13, 2026).