Structure 1228358 — Des Moines, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1228358 — unspecified structure near Des Moines, Iowa.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1228358 is a 35 m (115 ft) structure near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jul 30, 2001, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 2, 2020. It is registered to United States Cellular Corporation, which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1228358 |
| Unique system identifier | 2626347 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jul 30, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 2, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 01-ACE-1770-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
United States Cellular Corporation
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- E 30TH and University Ave
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50317
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.59811, -93.55686
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1228358 compared with others?
At 35 m, structure 1228358 is about half of the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about 45% of the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,131 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 30 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 35 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 245 m, which puts the top of the structure 280 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1228358, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.59811, -93.55686, with the site address filed as "E 30TH and University 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 4,131 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 1228358 on Oct 22, 2020. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 281 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1228358?
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 01-ACE-1770-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 1228358?
Its registered overall height above ground is 35 m (115 ft), and 280 m (919 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1228358?
The registered owner is United States Cellular Corporation, which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1228358?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at E 30TH and University Ave (41.59811, -93.55686). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jul 30, 2001.
What type of structure is 1228358?
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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1228358, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1228358, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1228358 (data as of October 20, 2026).