Lattice tower 1310332 — Des Moines, IA
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1310332 — lattice tower near Des Moines, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1310332 is a 73 m (240 ft) lattice tower near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Oct 1, 2019. It is registered to DES MOINES, CITY OF Radio Services Section, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1310332 |
| Unique system identifier | 2710029 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Mar 16, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ACE-2163-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
DES MOINES, CITY OF Radio Services Section
Des Moines, IA · FRN 0002566123
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5550 SE 19th St
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50320
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.53417, -93.58622
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1310332 compared with others?
At 73 m, structure 1310332 is roughly in line with the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 72 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 73 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 283 m, which puts the top of the structure 356 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1310332, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.53417, -93.58622, with the site address filed as "5550 SE 19th St". 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 1310332 on Mar 16, 2026. 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 1310332?
The FCC record lists DES MOINES, CITY OF Radio Services Section of Des Moines, IA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002566123. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (1 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ACE-2163-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1310332?
Its registered overall height above ground is 73 m (240 ft), and 356 m (1,168 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1310332?
The registered owner is DES MOINES, CITY OF Radio Services Section, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1310332?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 5550 SE 19th St (41.53417, -93.58622). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Oct 1, 2019.
What type of structure is 1310332?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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 1310332, 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 1310332, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1310332 (data as of October 13, 2026).