Antenna tower · 2026
KGRS550
Middletown, IA · near Army Reserve (1.3 mi)
What this outcome means
The FAA studied the proposal and concluded it would not be a hazard to air navigation. A no-hazard determination is not permanent — it carries an expiration date, and if the structure is not built by then the case has to be re-filed.
The proposal, in the filer's words
"This is for a new 550' guyed tower for KGRS-FM. This site was previously approved for a 650' tower and we had to move the coordinates slightly to avoid a pipeline easement. (2024-ACE-361-OE). We are reducing the proposed height to 550' OHAG."
Filing details
- Case number (ASN)
- 2026-ACE-2689-OE
- Structure
- KGRS550
- Type
- Tower
- Category
- Antenna tower
- Height above ground
- 550 ft
- Height above sea level
- 1,278 ft
- Site elevation
- 728 ft
- Notice of
- New Construction
- Duration
- Permanent
- Marking & lighting
- Dual-red and medium intensity
Timeline
- Filed
- June 12, 2026
- Determined
- September 8, 2026
- Determination expires
- March 8, 2028
A determination that lapses before the structure is built has to be re-filed. The FAA does not send a reminder.
Who filed it
- Sponsor
- George Nicholas - KGRS
- Representative
- George Nicholas
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Location
- Coordinates
- 40.836333, -91.275194
- Degrees / minutes / seconds
- 40°50'10.8"N 91°16'30.7"W
- County
- Des Moines
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About this record
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Source: FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) public archive (oeaaa.faa.gov), data as of September 12, 2026. Compiled by LOS Analyzer (Idea Engine LLC). This is not an official FAA record or an FAA determination; the FAA's portal is authoritative. LOS Analyzer is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA.
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