Lattice tower 1332373 — Carlinville, IL
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1332373 — lattice tower near Carlinville, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1332373 is a 81 m (265 ft) lattice tower near Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1332373 |
| Unique system identifier | 2732884 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jan 26, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-13167-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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 0035673458
Holds 591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 17280 LAKESIDE DRIVE / IL-5874 (GG)
- City
- Carlinville
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62626
- County
- Macoupin County
- County FIPS
- 17117
- Coordinates
- 39.24647, -89.83839
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1332373 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1332373 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 58 structures registered in Macoupin County. It is about 17% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 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 11% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 78 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 193 m, which puts the top of the structure 273 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1332373, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Carlinville in Macoupin County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.24647, -89.83839, with the site address filed as "17280 LAKESIDE DRIVE / IL-5874 (GG)". Macoupin County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 40th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 46 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,110 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Franklin, IL · 1221865, a guyed tower at 298 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1332373 on Jan 26, 2026. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 445 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1332373?
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. 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 2025-AGL-13167-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1332373?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 273 m (897 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1332373?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1332373?
It is located near Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois at 17280 LAKESIDE DRIVE / IL-5874 (GG) (39.24647, -89.83839). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1332373?
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 Macoupin County, IL?
Macoupin County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 46 of them constructed — the 40th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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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 1332373, Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/carlinville-1332373 (data as of October 13, 2026).