Tower array 601347
Des Moines, Iowa · Polk County
Overview
This tower array element in Des Moines, IA carries FCC registration 601347. Its overall height is 63 m (205 ft) above ground, putting the top at 325 m above sea level.
The median tower array element in Iowa is 81 m tall across 76 registrations, so this one sits 22.2% below the typical height for its type.
FCC records list Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC as the registered owner of this structure.
The geometric radio horizon at this height is roughly 33 km (20.3 mi). Treat it as a ceiling rather than a coverage estimate — it assumes flat, clear terrain and ignores power and frequency entirely.
Three other registered structures sit within 1.8 km (1.1 mi), the nearest 66 m to the NNW.
Ranked 21st by height among the 84 registered structures in Des Moines, IA, it sits within a network of sites that between them cover the surrounding area.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 601347 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Tower array |
| Overall height (AGL) | 63 m (205 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 325 m (1,065 ft) |
| Constructed | 1986 |
| Date on record | 18 Jun 1986 |
| Coordinates | 41.55806, -93.57917 |
| County | Polk County |
| Registered owner | Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC |
| Owner type | Other |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Iowa | 1978th of 3,270 taller than 39.5% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Des Moines | 21st of 84 |
| Height rank in county | 43rd of 157 |
| Median tower array in Iowa | 81 m (264 ft) −22.2% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 33 km (20 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 24 |
Nearest registered structures
| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 m | NNW | Tower array | 113 m (372 ft) | 601346 |
| 126 m | N | Tower array | 63 m (205 ft) | 601345 |
| 1.8 km (1.1 mi) | W | Monopole | 56 m (185 ft) | 2693791 |
| 1.9 km (1.2 mi) | W | Monopole | 57 m (187 ft) | 2621892 |
| 2.2 km (1.3 mi) | SSE | Monopole | 34 m (110 ft) | 2658754 |
About this record
One element of a 3-tower array. Multi-tower arrays are typically AM broadcast antennas, where the towers work together to shape the signal in a particular direction.
Record 601347 is drawn from the FCC ASR weekly file dated 2026-08-23. The database covers structures that require registration — generally those over 200 ft or near airports — so shorter masts and small cells will not appear.
"Owner" is the entity that registered the structure, usually a tower company such as American Tower or Crown Castle. It does not indicate which carriers operate equipment on the structure.