Lattice tower 1279110 — Runnells, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279110 — lattice tower near Runnells, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279110 is a 72 m (235 ft) lattice tower near Runnells, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 28, 2011. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279110 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678538 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 11, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-ACE-5296-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC.
Chicago, IL · FRN 0004372322
Holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6641 SE 120th Street
- City
- Runnells
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50237
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.51994, -93.34667
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279110 compared with others?
At 72 m, structure 1279110 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 35,838 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 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 72 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 269 m, which puts the top of the structure 340 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279110, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Runnells in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.51994, -93.34667, with the site address filed as "6641 SE 120th 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 "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 1279110 on Sep 11, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1279110?
The FCC record lists ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. of Chicago, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004372322. Across the registry it holds 4,591 structure registrations, the 4th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 678 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (2,087 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-ACE-5296-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1279110?
Its registered overall height above ground is 72 m (235 ft), and 340 m (1,117 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279110?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279110?
It is located near Runnells, Polk County, Iowa at 6641 SE 120th Street (41.51994, -93.34667). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 28, 2011.
What type of structure is 1279110?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 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 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1279110, Runnells, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/runnells-1279110 (data as of October 6, 2026).