Structure 1208652 — Van Meter, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208652 — unspecified structure near Van Meter, Iowa.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208652 is a 109 m (359 ft) structure near Van Meter, Dallas County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Mar 23, 2000, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Apr 8, 2023. It is registered to SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC., which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1208652 |
| Unique system identifier | 2605602 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Mar 23, 2000 |
| Registration issued | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Date dismantled | Apr 8, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ACE-2689-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
SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3122 S. Avenue (Robison IA @ #303491)
- City
- Van Meter
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50003
- County
- Dallas County
- County FIPS
- 19049
- Coordinates
- 41.58661, -93.93122
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1208652 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1208652 is about 38% above the 80 m average across the 49 structures registered in Dallas County. It is about 39% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 109 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 317 m, which puts the top of the structure 426 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1208652, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Van Meter in Dallas County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.58661, -93.93122, with the site address filed as "3122 S. Avenue (Robison IA @ #303491)". Dallas County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 33 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 1208652 on Apr 19, 2023. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1208652?
The FCC record lists SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC. of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ACE-2689-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 1208652?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (359 ft), and 426 m (1,399 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1208652?
The registered owner is SpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC., which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1208652?
It is located near Van Meter, Dallas County, Iowa at 3122 S. Avenue (Robison IA @ #303491) (41.58661, -93.93122). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Mar 23, 2000.
What type of structure is 1208652?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Dallas County, IA?
Dallas County has 49 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 22nd-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 1208652, Van Meter, Dallas County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/van-meter-1208652 (data as of October 13, 2026).