Monopole 1309485 — Gadsden, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309485 — monopole near Gadsden, Alabama. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309485 is a 31 m (100 ft) monopole near Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 1, 2017. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309485 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709182 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASO-25775-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
- 128 Ewing Avenue (AL-0022)
- City
- Gadsden
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35901
- County
- Etowah County
- County FIPS
- 01055
- Coordinates
- 34.01903, -85.99569
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309485 compared with others?
At 31 m, structure 1309485 is about 41% of the 74 m average across the 106 structures registered in Etowah County. It is about 37% of the Alabama average of 83 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 27% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 29 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 31 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 164 m, which puts the top of the structure 195 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309485, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gadsden in Etowah County, Alabama, at coordinates 34.01903, -85.99569, with the site address filed as "128 Ewing Avenue (AL-0022)". 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 1309485 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 1309485?
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 2018-ASO-25775-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1309485?
Its registered overall height above ground is 31 m (100 ft), and 195 m (639 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309485?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309485?
It is located near Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama at 128 Ewing Avenue (AL-0022) (34.01903, -85.99569). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 1, 2017.
What type of structure is 1309485?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 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 1309485, Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/gadsden-1309485 (data as of October 13, 2026).