Guyed tower 1288245 — Gadsden, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288245 — guyed tower near Gadsden, Alabama. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288245 is a 96 m (315 ft) guyed tower near Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 29, 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) | 1288245 |
| Unique system identifier | 2687674 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Registration issued | Apr 13, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-ASO-375-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
- 785 Gilley Road AL-5039
- City
- Gadsden
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35903
- County
- Etowah County
- County FIPS
- 01055
- Coordinates
- 34.07889, -85.79253
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1288245 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1288245 is about 30% above the 74 m average across the 106 structures registered in Etowah County. It is about 16% 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 93 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 173 m, which puts the top of the structure 269 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1288245, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gadsden in Etowah County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.07889, -85.79253, with the site address filed as "785 Gilley Road AL-5039". Etowah County has 106 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 80 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 Sardis City, AL · 1060510, a guyed tower at 295 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 1288245 on Apr 13, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1288245?
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 2026-ASO-375-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 1288245?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 269 m (882 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1288245?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1288245?
It is located near Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama at 785 Gilley Road AL-5039 (34.07889, -85.79253). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 29, 2013.
What type of structure is 1288245?
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 Etowah County, AL?
Etowah County has 106 FCC-registered antenna structures, 80 of them constructed — the 16th-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 1288245, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/gadsden-1288245 (data as of October 13, 2026).