Monopole 1325697 — Sparland,, IL
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1325697 — monopole near Sparland,, Illinois. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1325697 is a 81 m (265 ft) monopole near Sparland,, Marshall County, Illinois. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 15, 2024. It is registered to Vertical Bridge VBTS, LLC, which holds 62 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1325697 |
| Unique system identifier | 2725947 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 15, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Sep 26, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-5339-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 0032794620
Holds 62 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 439 State Rte 17, (jh) IL-5793
- City
- Sparland,
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 61565
- County
- Marshall County
- County FIPS
- 17123
- Coordinates
- 41.03147, -89.56247
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1325697 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1325697 is roughly in line with the 76 m average across the 22 structures registered in Marshall County. It is about 17% above the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,110 registrations. Among the 24,638 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about twice 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 230 m, which puts the top of the structure 311 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1325697, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sparland, in Marshall County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.03147, -89.56247, with the site address filed as "439 State Rte 17, (jh) IL-5793". Marshall County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 87th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 15 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 Congerville, IL · 1010146, a tower at 307 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 1325697 on Sep 26, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,177 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1325697?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge VBTS, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0032794620. Across the registry it holds 62 structure registrations, the 302nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 14 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (51 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AGL-5339-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 1325697?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 311 m (1,020 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1325697?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge VBTS, LLC, which holds 62 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1325697?
It is located near Sparland,, Marshall County, Illinois at 439 State Rte 17, (jh) IL-5793 (41.03147, -89.56247). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 15, 2024.
What type of structure is 1325697?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,638 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Marshall County, IL?
Marshall County has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 87th-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 1325697, Sparland,, Marshall County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/sparland-1325697 (data as of October 13, 2026).