Monopole 1294524 — Birmingham, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294524 — monopole near Birmingham, Alabama. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1294524 is a 61 m (199 ft) monopole near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 31, 2017. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1294524 |
| Unique system identifier | 2694043 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ASO-10313-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 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 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Near intersection of Lawson Road and Talley Avenue
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35215
- County
- Jefferson County
- County FIPS
- 01073
- Coordinates
- 33.60014, -86.72278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1294524 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1294524 is roughly in line with the 65 m average across the 392 structures registered in Jefferson County. It is about 26% below the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 45% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 227 m, which puts the top of the structure 288 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1294524, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.60014, -86.72278, with the site address filed as "Near intersection of Lawson Road and Talley Avenue". Jefferson County has 392 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 271 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 Birmingham, AL · 1037278, a guyed tower at 345 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 1294524 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 1294524?
The FCC record lists VB-S1 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026904490. Across the registry it holds 1,818 structure registrations, the 16th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 94 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (440 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-ASO-10313-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 3, 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1294524?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 288 m (945 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1294524?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1294524?
It is located near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama at Near intersection of Lawson Road and Talley Avenue (33.60014, -86.72278). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 31, 2017.
What type of structure is 1294524?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jefferson County, AL?
Jefferson County has 392 FCC-registered antenna structures, 271 of them constructed — the 2nd-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 1294524, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/birmingham-1294524 (data as of October 13, 2026).