Lattice tower 1285508 — Columbiana, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285508 — lattice tower near Columbiana, Alabama. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285508 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Columbiana, Shelby County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 5, 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) | 1285508 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684936 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-ASO-7035-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 52 Coosa Cove Road
- City
- Columbiana
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35051
- County
- Shelby County
- County FIPS
- 01117
- Coordinates
- 33.13789, -86.58897
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285508 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1285508 is about 34% above the 72 m average across the 151 structures registered in Shelby County. It is about 16% 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 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 93 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 186 m, which puts the top of the structure 282 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285508, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Columbiana in Shelby County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.13789, -86.58897, with the site address filed as "Near 52 Coosa Cove Road". Shelby County has 151 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 7th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 103 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 1285508 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 1285508?
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-7035-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 1285508?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 282 m (926 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285508?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285508?
It is located near Columbiana, Shelby County, Alabama at Near 52 Coosa Cove Road (33.13789, -86.58897). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 5, 2013.
What type of structure is 1285508?
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 Shelby County, AL?
Shelby County has 151 FCC-registered antenna structures, 103 of them constructed — the 7th-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 1285508, Columbiana, Shelby County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/columbiana-1285508 (data as of October 13, 2026).