Lattice tower 1290887 — Opelika, AL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1290887 — lattice tower near Opelika, Alabama. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1290887 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 13, 2014. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1290887 |
| Unique system identifier | 2690404 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 13, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-ASO-9778-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Near 16671 Alabama Highway 51
- City
- Opelika
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 36804
- County
- Lee County
- County FIPS
- 01081
- Coordinates
- 32.42808, -85.35314
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1290887 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1290887 is roughly in line with the 80 m average across the 128 structures registered in Lee County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 133 m, which puts the top of the structure 212 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1290887, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Opelika in Lee County, Alabama, at coordinates 32.42808, -85.35314, with the site address filed as "Near 16671 Alabama Highway 51". Lee County has 128 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 67 Alabama counties with registrations, and 99 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 Opelika, AL · 1037709, a guyed tower at 320 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 1290887 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 1290887?
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 2013-ASO-9778-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1290887?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 212 m (696 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1290887?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1290887?
It is located near Opelika, Lee County, Alabama at Near 16671 Alabama Highway 51 (32.42808, -85.35314). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 13, 2014.
What type of structure is 1290887?
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 Lee County, AL?
Lee County has 128 FCC-registered antenna structures, 99 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1290887, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alabama/opelika-1290887 (data as of October 13, 2026).