Lattice tower 1237247 — West Des Moines, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1237247 — lattice tower near West Des Moines, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1237247 is a 53 m (175 ft) lattice tower near West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 17, 2003. It is registered to ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1237247 |
| Unique system identifier | 2635440 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 17, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Aug 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-ACE-6286-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
- 1195 PRAIRIE VIEW DRIVE
- City
- West Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50266
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.58842, -93.77894
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1237247 compared with others?
At 53 m, structure 1237247 is about 21% below the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about 32% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 27% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 53 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 298 m, which puts the top of the structure 352 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1237247, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.58842, -93.77894, with the site address filed as "1195 PRAIRIE VIEW DRIVE". 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 1237247 on Aug 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1237247?
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 2022-ACE-6286-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1237247?
Its registered overall height above ground is 53 m (175 ft), and 352 m (1,154 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1237247?
The registered owner is ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., which holds 4,591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1237247?
It is located near West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 1195 PRAIRIE VIEW DRIVE (41.58842, -93.77894). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 17, 2003.
What type of structure is 1237247?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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 1237247, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/west-des-moines-1237247 (data as of October 13, 2026).