Lattice tower 1238456 — Birch Hill, AK
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1238456 — lattice tower near Birch Hill, Alaska. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1238456 is a 41 m (133 ft) lattice tower near Birch Hill, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 31, 2002. It is registered to Vertical Bridge S3 Assets, LLC, which holds 342 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1238456 |
| Unique system identifier | 2636701 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Dec 15, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2016-AAL-105-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
Vertical Bridge S3 Assets, LLC
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0027247212
Holds 342 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1090 Birch Hill Rd
- City
- Birch Hill
- State
- Alaska
- ZIP
- 99712
- County FIPS
- 02090
- Coordinates
- 64.86356, -147.64286
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1238456 compared with others?
At 41 m, structure 1238456 is roughly in line with the 39 m average across the 209 structures registered in Fairbanks North Star Borough. It is about 20% above the Alaska average of 34 m across 1,988 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 44% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 37 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 41 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 335 m, which puts the top of the structure 376 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1238456, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Birch Hill in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, at coordinates 64.86356, -147.64286, with the site address filed as "1090 Birch Hill Rd". Fairbanks North Star Borough has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 153 of them are marked constructed. Alaska as a whole has 1,988 registrations, the 31st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is North Pole, AK · 1005658, a guyed tower at 130 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 1238456 on Dec 15, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,478 in Alaska.
Who owns antenna structure 1238456?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge S3 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0027247212. Across the registry it holds 342 structure registrations, the 72nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 144 in Alaska. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (79 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2016-AAL-105-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 1238456?
Its registered overall height above ground is 41 m (133 ft), and 376 m (1,233 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1238456?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge S3 Assets, LLC, which holds 342 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1238456?
It is located near Birch Hill, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska at 1090 Birch Hill Rd (64.86356, -147.64286). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 31, 2002.
What type of structure is 1238456?
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 Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK?
Fairbanks North Star Borough has 209 FCC-registered antenna structures, 153 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 28 counties in Alaska.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1238456, weekly bulk file.
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 1238456, Birch Hill, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/birch-hill-1238456 (data as of October 13, 2026).