Pole 1278425 — Des Moines, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278425 — pole near Des Moines, Iowa. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278425 is a 15 m (50 ft) pole near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 7, 2014. It is registered to TowerCo IV LLC, which holds 735 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278425 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677853 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Jan 21, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-508-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
Cary, NC · FRN 0024950685
Holds 735 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5603 SW 9th St U tower (DM01314A)
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50315
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.53314, -93.62464
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278425 compared with others?
At 15 m, structure 1278425 is about 23% of the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about 19% of the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 16,546 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about half of that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 287 m, which puts the top of the structure 302 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278425, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.53314, -93.62464, with the site address filed as "5603 SW 9th St U tower (DM01314A)". 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 1278425 on Jan 21, 2016. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1278425?
The FCC record lists TowerCo IV LLC of Cary, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024950685. Across the registry it holds 735 structure registrations, the 38th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 88 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (319 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-508-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 1278425?
Its registered overall height above ground is 15 m (50 ft), and 302 m (992 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278425?
The registered owner is TowerCo IV LLC, which holds 735 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278425?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 5603 SW 9th St U tower (DM01314A) (41.53314, -93.62464). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 7, 2014.
What type of structure is 1278425?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,546 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278425, weekly bulk file.
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 1278425, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1278425 (data as of October 13, 2026).