Monopole 1220809 — Des Moines, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1220809 — monopole near Des Moines, Iowa. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1220809 is a 33 m (109 ft) monopole near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 30, 2000. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1220809 |
| Unique system identifier | 2618515 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 30, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Aug 26, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ACE-3209-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1600 E. Washington Ave
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50316
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.60989, -93.59397
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1220809 compared with others?
At 33 m, structure 1220809 is about half of the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about 42% of the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 31 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 33 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 250 m, which puts the top of the structure 283 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1220809, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.60989, -93.59397, with the site address filed as "1600 E. Washington 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 · 1043707, 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 1220809 on Aug 26, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1220809?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. 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 2023-ACE-3209-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1220809?
Its registered overall height above ground is 33 m (109 ft), and 283 m (929 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1220809?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1220809?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 1600 E. Washington Ave (41.60989, -93.59397). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 30, 2000.
What type of structure is 1220809?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 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 1220809, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1220809 (data as of October 13, 2026).