Lattice tower 1316769 — New Berlin, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1316769 — lattice tower near New Berlin, Illinois. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1316769 is a 78 m (256 ft) lattice tower near New Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 18, 2022. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1316769 |
| Unique system identifier | 2716553 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 18, 2022 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-AGL-10567-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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0035673458
Holds 591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4001 South Farley Road
- City
- New Berlin
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 62670
- County
- Sangamon County
- County FIPS
- 17167
- Coordinates
- 39.74086, -89.82092
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1316769 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1316769 is roughly in line with the 79 m average across the 144 structures registered in Sangamon County. It is about 13% 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 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 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 191 m, which puts the top of the structure 269 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1316769, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near New Berlin in Sangamon County, Illinois, at coordinates 39.74086, -89.82092, with the site address filed as "4001 South Farley Road". Sangamon County has 144 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 109 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 Mechanicsburg, IL · 1008823, a tower at 445 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 1316769 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1316769?
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 2020-AGL-10567-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 1316769?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 269 m (884 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1316769?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1316769?
It is located near New Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois at 4001 South Farley Road (39.74086, -89.82092). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 18, 2022.
What type of structure is 1316769?
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 Sangamon County, IL?
Sangamon County has 144 FCC-registered antenna structures, 109 of them constructed — the 11th-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 1316769, New Berlin, Sangamon County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/new-berlin-1316769 (data as of October 13, 2026).