Lattice tower 1309957 — Alpine, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309957 — lattice tower near Alpine, Alabama. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309957 is a 85 m (280 ft) lattice tower near Alpine, Talladega County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 11, 2019. It is registered to VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309957 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709654 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASO-24432-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0032604886
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 12350 Plant Road - 15169399
- City
- Alpine
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35014
- County
- Talladega County
- County FIPS
- 01121
- Coordinates
- 33.37503, -86.31511
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309957 compared with others?
At 85 m, structure 1309957 is about 31% above the 65 m average across the 126 structures registered in Talladega County. It is roughly in line with the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 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 17% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 82 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 85 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 204 m, which puts the top of the structure 290 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309957, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alpine in Talladega County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.37503, -86.31511, with the site address filed as "12350 Plant Road - 15169399". Talladega County has 126 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 68 of them are marked constructed. Alabama as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 7th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Leeds, AL · 1033525, a tower at 173 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 1309957 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1309957?
The FCC record lists VB BTS, ll, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0032604886. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 70th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 25 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (187 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ASO-24432-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1309957?
Its registered overall height above ground is 85 m (280 ft), and 290 m (950 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309957?
The registered owner is VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309957?
It is located near Alpine, Talladega County, Alabama at 12350 Plant Road - 15169399 (33.37503, -86.31511). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 11, 2019.
What type of structure is 1309957?
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 Talladega County, AL?
Talladega County has 126 FCC-registered antenna structures, 68 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 67 counties in Alabama.
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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 1309957, Alpine, Talladega County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/alpine-1309957 (data as of October 13, 2026).