Lattice tower 1309474 — Helena, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309474 — lattice tower near Helena, Alabama. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309474 is a 111 m (365 ft) lattice tower near Helena, Shelby County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 8, 2020. It is registered to Diamond Towers IV LLC, which holds 260 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309474 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709171 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 8, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Mar 5, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-ASO-1623-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
Springfield, NJ · FRN 0022436786
Holds 260 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1266 Highway 13
- City
- Helena
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35080
- County
- Shelby County
- County FIPS
- 01117
- Coordinates
- 33.21617, -87.00456
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309474 compared with others?
At 111 m, structure 1309474 is about 55% above the 72 m average across the 151 structures registered in Shelby County. It is about 35% 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 53% above 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 171 m, which puts the top of the structure 282 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309474, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Helena in Shelby County, Alabama, at coordinates 33.21617, -87.00456, with the site address filed as "1266 Highway 13". 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 Windham Springs, AL · 1035175, a tower at 610 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 1309474 on Mar 5, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,557 in Alabama.
Who owns antenna structure 1309474?
The FCC record lists Diamond Towers IV LLC of Springfield, NJ as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0022436786. Across the registry it holds 260 structure registrations, the 92nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (94 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-ASO-1623-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 1309474?
Its registered overall height above ground is 111 m (365 ft), and 282 m (926 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309474?
The registered owner is Diamond Towers IV LLC, which holds 260 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309474?
It is located near Helena, Shelby County, Alabama at 1266 Highway 13 (33.21617, -87.00456). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 8, 2020.
What type of structure is 1309474?
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 1309474, Helena, Shelby County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/helena-1309474 (data as of October 13, 2026).