Guyed tower 1286868 — Butler, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286868 — guyed tower near Butler, Alabama. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1286868 is a 111 m (365 ft) guyed tower near Butler, Choctaw County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 24, 2013. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1286868 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686296 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 24, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASO-10713-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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 8192 County Road 14
- City
- Butler
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36921
- County
- Choctaw County
- County FIPS
- 01023
- Coordinates
- 31.92606, -88.43925
Within ~40 km
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- Whynot, MS · 1231477152 m
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How tall is structure 1286868 compared with others?
At 111 m, structure 1286868 is about 24% above the 90 m average across the 56 structures registered in Choctaw County. It is about 35% above the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 108 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 111 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 81 m, which puts the top of the structure 193 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1286868, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Butler in Choctaw County, Alabama, at coordinates 31.92606, -88.43925, with the site address filed as "Near 8192 County Road 14". Choctaw County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 46th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 50 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 Whynot, MS · 1231477, a tower at 152 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 1286868 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 1286868?
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 2012-ASO-10713-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1286868?
Its registered overall height above ground is 111 m (365 ft), and 193 m (632 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1286868?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1286868?
It is located near Butler, Choctaw County, Alabama at Near 8192 County Road 14 (31.92606, -88.43925). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 24, 2013.
What type of structure is 1286868?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Choctaw County, AL?
Choctaw County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them constructed — the 46th-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 1286868, Butler, Choctaw County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/butler-1286868 (data as of October 13, 2026).