Tower 1279075 — Des Moines, IA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279075 — 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 1279075 is a 34 m (110 ft) tower near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to KDSM Licensee, LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279075 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678503 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jan 10, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ACE-890-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
KDSM Licensee, LLC
Washington, DC · FRN 0005019195
Location
- Address
- 4023 Fleur Drive
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50315
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.54722, -93.64411
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279075 compared with others?
At 34 m, structure 1279075 is about half of the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about 43% of 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 44% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 31 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 34 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 290 m, which puts the top of the structure 323 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279075, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.54722, -93.64411, with the site address filed as "4023 Fleur Drive". 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 "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1279075 on Jan 10, 2017. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 250 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1279075?
The FCC record lists KDSM Licensee, LLC of Washington, DC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005019195.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ACE-890-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 1279075?
Its registered overall height above ground is 34 m (110 ft), and 323 m (1,060 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279075?
The registered owner is KDSM Licensee, LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1279075?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 4023 Fleur Drive (41.54722, -93.64411). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1279075?
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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279075, 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 1279075, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1279075 (data as of October 13, 2026).