FAA Tower 2013-ACE-553-OE
Found in FCC Database
This tower has a matching FCC ASR registration. View FCC Tower #1289864
Tower Location
Heights
Dates
Proposal Description
Request obstruction evaluation. Not previously reported.
Nearby FAA Towers (10)
| Study # | City | Height (ft) | Type | Distance | FCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-ACE-7763-OE | Bettendorf | 189 | POLE | 2.65 km | Yes |
| 2022-ACE-819-OE | Bettendorf | 189 | TOWER | 2.65 km | Yes |
| 2005-ACE-701-OE | Panorama Park | 189 | TOWER | 2.65 km | Yes |
| 2022-AGL-13654-OE | Rapids City | 298 | TOWER | 3.23 km | Yes |
| 2023-AGL-12456-OE | East Moline | 313 | TOWER | 3.46 km | Yes |
| 2025-AGL-1537-OE | East Moline | 209 | TOWER | 4.14 km | Yes |
| 2022-ACE-4256-OE | Bettendorf | 349 | TOWER | 4.23 km | Yes |
| 2022-ACE-3190-OE | Le Claire | 309 | TOWER | 4.30 km | Yes |
| 2023-ACE-345-OE | Bettendorf | 199 | TOWER | 5.00 km | Yes |
| 2019-ACE-2130-OE | BETTENDORF | 199 | TOWER | 5.00 km | Yes |
About This Tower
FAA Tower 2013-ACE-553-OE is a tower / antenna located in Pleasant Valley, Iowa. The structure stands at 180 feet above ground level (AGL). This record originates from the FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) system, which tracks structures that may affect navigable airspace in the United States.
FCC Database Status
This tower has a matching record in the FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database (registration #1289864), confirming it is registered for communications use. The FCC registration provides additional details including ownership, antenna inventory, and historical filings.
Why This Matters
This tower appears in both FAA and FCC databases, providing a comprehensive view of its regulatory status. Cross-referencing both datasets helps professionals in network planning, real estate analysis, and infrastructure research verify tower data from multiple federal sources.
Location
This tower is located in Pleasant Valley, Iowa at coordinates 41.573614, -90.403361. The Pleasant Valley, Iowa area may contain additional FAA-registered structures that can be explored through the FAA towers in Pleasant Valley listing. For a broader view of tower infrastructure in the region, see the full Iowa FAA tower directory.
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FAQ
What does "No FCC record found" mean for this tower?
It means this structure was evaluated by the FAA for airspace safety but has no corresponding entry in the FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database. This is common for non-communications structures, broadcast towers under blanket exemptions, or structures predating mandatory FCC registration. It does not indicate an error.
Why is FAA tower data useful if there is no FCC record?
FAA data surfaces infrastructure that may not appear in FCC-only databases. This helps professionals in network planning, real estate research, environmental review, and aviation safety discover structures that would otherwise go unnoticed.
How accurate are the coordinates for this tower?
Coordinates come directly from the FAA Obstruction Evaluation filing submitted by the structure owner. Modern filings typically use GPS and are accurate to within a few meters. Older filings may have lower precision.
What is the difference between AGL and AMSL height?
AGL (Above Ground Level) measures the height from the structure base to its top. AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level) measures the top elevation relative to sea level. AMSL equals the site elevation plus the AGL height.
Where does this data come from?
Tower data is sourced from the FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) system. FCC status is determined by cross-referencing with the FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database.