Guyed tower 1061268 — West Burlington, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061268 — guyed tower near West Burlington, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1061268 is a 81 m (267 ft) guyed tower near West Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 24, 2000. It is registered to BNSF Railway Co., which holds 1,077 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1061268 |
| Unique system identifier | 621182 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 24, 2000 |
| Registration issued | May 17, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-ACE-0605-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Kansas City, KS · FRN 0004772877
Holds 1,077 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- BNSF Yard W. off Foundry Rd - West Burlington MW
- City
- West Burlington
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52601
- County
- Des Moines County
- County FIPS
- 19057
- Coordinates
- 40.82939, -91.15719
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1061268 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1061268 is about 13% above the 72 m average across the 58 structures registered in Des Moines County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,131 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 24% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 208 m, which puts the top of the structure 289 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1061268, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Burlington in Des Moines County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.82939, -91.15719, with the site address filed as "BNSF Yard W. off Foundry Rd - West Burlington MW". Des Moines County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 46 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,131 registrations, the 20th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Seaton, IL · 1222627, a guyed tower at 427 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 1061268 on May 17, 2023. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,266 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1061268?
The FCC record lists BNSF Railway Co. of Kansas City, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004772877. Across the registry it holds 1,077 structure registrations, the 26th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (313 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-ACE-0605-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1061268?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (267 ft), and 289 m (948 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1061268?
The registered owner is BNSF Railway Co., which holds 1,077 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1061268?
It is located near West Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa at BNSF Yard W. off Foundry Rd - West Burlington MW (40.82939, -91.15719). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 24, 2000.
What type of structure is 1061268?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Des Moines County, IA?
Des Moines County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 15th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1061268, West Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/west-burlington-1061268 (data as of October 20, 2026).