Guyed tower 1310163 — Belmond, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1310163 — guyed tower near Belmond, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1310163 is a 61 m (199 ft) guyed tower near Belmond, Wright County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 21, 2019. It is registered to Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, which holds 328 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1310163 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709860 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-7426-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 Development, LLC
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026963173
Holds 328 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 140th Street
- City
- Belmond
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50421
- County
- Wright County
- County FIPS
- 19197
- Coordinates
- 42.84800, -93.64492
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Garner, IA · 1245935169 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
- Klemme, IA · 1223106166 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1310163 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1310163 is roughly in line with the 62 m average across the 35 structures registered in Wright County. It is about 23% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 43% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 376 m, which puts the top of the structure 437 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1310163, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Belmond in Wright County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.84800, -93.64492, with the site address filed as "140th Street". Wright County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 27 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,130 registrations, the 20th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Garner, IA · 1245935, a tower at 169 m (granted (not yet 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 1310163 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,267 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1310163?
The FCC record lists Vertical Bridge Development, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026963173. Across the registry it holds 328 structure registrations, the 75th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 67 in Iowa. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (165 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ACE-7426-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 1310163?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 437 m (1,433 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1310163?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, which holds 328 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1310163?
It is located near Belmond, Wright County, Iowa at 140th Street (42.84800, -93.64492). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 21, 2019.
What type of structure is 1310163?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wright County, IA?
Wright County has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them constructed — the 50th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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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 1310163, Belmond, Wright County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/belmond-1310163 (data as of October 13, 2026).