Tower 1043706 — Des Moines, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1043706 — 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 1043706 is a 124 m (407 ft) tower near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 30, 1982. It is registered to Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC, which holds 18 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1043706 |
| Unique system identifier | 606731 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 30, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Jan 16, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-ACE-0999-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC
Chicago, IL · FRN 0022824668
Holds 18 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1801 GRAND AVE
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50312
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.58472, -93.64167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1043706 compared with others?
At 124 m, structure 1043706 is about 84% above the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about 58% above 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 about 63% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 124 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 253 m, which puts the top of the structure 377 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1043706, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.58472, -93.64167, with the site address filed as "1801 GRAND 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 "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 1043706 on Jan 16, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1043706?
The FCC record lists Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022824668. Across the registry it holds 18 structure registrations, including 2 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (13 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-ACE-0999-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1043706?
Its registered overall height above ground is 124 m (407 ft), and 377 m (1,237 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1043706?
The registered owner is Tribune Broadcasting Company II, LLC, which holds 18 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1043706?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 1801 GRAND AVE (41.58472, -93.64167). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 30, 1982.
What type of structure is 1043706?
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 1043706, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1043706 (data as of October 13, 2026).