Tower 1233659 — Mitchellville, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1233659 — tower (type not specified) near Mitchellville, 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 1233659 is a 350 m (1,149 ft) tower near Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1983, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 27, 2002. It is registered to Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC, which holds 13 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1233659 |
| Unique system identifier | 2631745 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1983 |
| Registration issued | Feb 2, 2007 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 27, 2002 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 02-ACE-11-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 7, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI · FRN 0003576667
Holds 13 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1.0 km north northeast of the intersection of SR 163 and NE 112th Street
- City
- Mitchellville
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50169
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.61017, -93.36467
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1233659 compared with others?
At 350 m, structure 1233659 is about 5.2 times the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about 4.5 times 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 4.6 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 349 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 350 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 274 m, which puts the top of the structure 625 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1233659, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mitchellville in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.61017, -93.36467, with the site address filed as "1.0 km north northeast of the intersection of SR 163 and NE 112th Street". 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1233659 on Feb 2, 2007. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1233659?
The FCC record lists Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC of Grosse Pointe Farms, MI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003576667. Across the registry it holds 13 structure registrations, including 13 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 02-ACE-11-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 7, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1233659?
Its registered overall height above ground is 350 m (1,149 ft), and 625 m (2,049 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1233659?
The registered owner is Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC, which holds 13 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1233659?
It is located near Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa at 1.0 km north northeast of the intersection of SR 163 and NE 112th Street (41.61017, -93.36467). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1983.
What type of structure is 1233659?
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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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 1233659, Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/mitchellville-1233659 (data as of October 13, 2026).