Monopole 1309483 — Birmingham, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309483 — monopole near Birmingham, Alabama. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309483 is a 37 m (120 ft) monopole near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 3, 2017. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309483 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709180 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASO-25772-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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 0035673458
Holds 591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1201 Beacon Parkway East (AL-0017)
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35205
- County
- Jefferson County
- County FIPS
- 01073
- Coordinates
- 33.47969, -86.81286
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309483 compared with others?
At 37 m, structure 1309483 is about 43% below the 65 m average across the 392 structures registered in Jefferson County. It is about 44% of 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 13% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 34 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 37 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 272 m, which puts the top of the structure 308 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309483, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.47969, -86.81286, with the site address filed as "1201 Beacon Parkway East (AL-0017)". 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 1309483 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1309483?
The FCC record lists VB BTS III, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0035673458. Across the registry it holds 591 structure registrations, the 43rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 46 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (289 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ASO-25772-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1309483?
Its registered overall height above ground is 37 m (120 ft), and 308 m (1,011 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309483?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309483?
It is located near Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama at 1201 Beacon Parkway East (AL-0017) (33.47969, -86.81286). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 3, 2017.
What type of structure is 1309483?
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 1309483, Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/birmingham-1309483 (data as of October 13, 2026).