Guyed tower 1310781 — Franklin, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1310781 — guyed tower near Franklin, Alabama. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1310781 is a 143 m (470 ft) guyed tower near Franklin, Monroe County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 17, 2019. It is registered to VB BTS, LLC, which holds 20 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1310781 |
| Unique system identifier | 2710478 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASO-20821-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 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 0030443170
Holds 20 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- near 58 Old Scotland Road
- City
- Franklin
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36444
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 01099
- Coordinates
- 31.68731, -87.39450
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1310781 compared with others?
At 143 m, structure 1310781 is about 60% above the 89 m average across the 54 structures registered in Monroe County. It is about 74% 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 about 35% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 143 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 108 m, which puts the top of the structure 251 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1310781, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Franklin in Monroe County, Alabama, at coordinates 31.68731, -87.39450, with the site address filed as "near 58 Old Scotland Road". Monroe County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 49th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 35 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 Perry Chapel, AL · 1200287, a tower at 184 m (granted (not yet 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 1310781 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 1310781?
The FCC record lists VB BTS, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0030443170. Across the registry it holds 20 structure registrations, including 7 in Alabama. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (9 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ASO-20821-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1310781?
Its registered overall height above ground is 143 m (470 ft), and 251 m (824 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1310781?
The registered owner is VB BTS, LLC, which holds 20 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1310781?
It is located near Franklin, Monroe County, Alabama at near 58 Old Scotland Road (31.68731, -87.39450). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 17, 2019.
What type of structure is 1310781?
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 Monroe County, AL?
Monroe County has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 35 of them constructed — the 49th-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 1310781, Franklin, Monroe County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/franklin-1310781 (data as of October 13, 2026).