Tower 1019015 — Near Ames, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1019015 — tower (type not specified) near Near Ames, 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 1019015 is a 124 m (406 ft) tower near Near Ames, Story County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 15, 1998. It is registered to Vertical Bridge CC FM, LLC, which holds 279 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1019015 |
| Unique system identifier | 121308 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 15, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Aug 4, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-ACE-1234-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026975334
Holds 279 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- INT OF GOLF COURSE RD AND CHICAGO & NW RR
- City
- Near Ames
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50010
- County
- Story County
- County FIPS
- 19169
- Coordinates
- 42.07722, -93.64861
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1019015 compared with others?
At 124 m, structure 1019015 is about 80% above the 69 m average across the 71 structures registered in Story County. It is about 58% above 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 62% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 123 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 124 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 293 m, which puts the top of the structure 416 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1019015, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Near Ames in Story County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.07722, -93.64861, with the site address filed as "INT OF GOLF COURSE RD AND CHICAGO & NW RR". Story County has 71 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 53 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 · 1043707, 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 1019015 on Aug 4, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1019015?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge CC FM, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026975334. Across the registry it holds 279 structure registrations, the 87th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 11 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (110 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-ACE-1234-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1019015?
Its registered overall height above ground is 124 m (406 ft), and 416 m (1,366 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1019015?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge CC FM, LLC, which holds 279 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1019015?
It is located near Near Ames, Story County, Iowa at INT OF GOLF COURSE RD AND CHICAGO & NW RR (42.07722, -93.64861). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 15, 1998.
What type of structure is 1019015?
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 Story County, IA?
Story County has 71 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1019015, Near Ames, Story County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/near-ames-1019015 (data as of October 13, 2026).