Lattice tower 1328519 — Buhl, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1328519 — lattice tower near Buhl, Alabama. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1328519 is a 93 m (304 ft) lattice tower near Buhl, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 20, 2024. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1328519 |
| Unique system identifier | 2728860 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ASO-6774-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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 0035673458
Holds 591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 15919 Boothtown Road
- City
- Buhl
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35446
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- County FIPS
- 01125
- Coordinates
- 33.19167, -87.73128
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1328519 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1328519 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 213 structures registered in Tuscaloosa County. It is about 12% above 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 121 m, which puts the top of the structure 214 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1328519, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Buhl in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.19167, -87.73128, with the site address filed as "15919 Boothtown Road". Tuscaloosa County has 213 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 157 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 Windam Springs, AL · 1050693, a tower at 610 m (dismantled).
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 1328519 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 1328519?
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 2024-ASO-6774-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1328519?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (304 ft), and 214 m (701 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1328519?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1328519?
It is located near Buhl, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama at 15919 Boothtown Road (33.19167, -87.73128). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 20, 2024.
What type of structure is 1328519?
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 Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Tuscaloosa County has 213 FCC-registered antenna structures, 157 of them constructed — the 4th-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 1328519, Buhl, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/buhl-1328519 (data as of October 13, 2026).