Guyed tower 1314364 — Melrose, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1314364 — guyed tower near Melrose, Iowa. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1314364 is a 93 m (304 ft) guyed tower near Melrose, Monroe County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 8, 2021. It is registered to VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1314364 |
| Unique system identifier | 2714148 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-ACE-689-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 0032604886
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Hwy 34 and 520th Avenue
- City
- Melrose
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52569
- County
- Monroe County
- County FIPS
- 19135
- Coordinates
- 40.99986, -93.05189
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Guyed tower · Constructed
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Unspecified structure · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1314364 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1314364 is about 26% below the 126 m average across the 24 structures registered in Monroe County. It is about 18% above the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 20,259 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 13% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 307 m, which puts the top of the structure 400 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1314364, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Melrose in Monroe County, Iowa, at coordinates 40.99986, -93.05189, with the site address filed as "Hwy 34 and 520th Avenue". Monroe County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 78th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 17 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 Melrose, IA · 1256148, a tower at 458 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 1314364 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 3,269 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1314364?
The FCC record lists VB BTS, ll, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0032604886. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 70th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (187 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2020-ACE-689-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 1314364?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (304 ft), and 400 m (1,311 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1314364?
The registered owner is VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1314364?
It is located near Melrose, Monroe County, Iowa at Hwy 34 and 520th Avenue (40.99986, -93.05189). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 8, 2021.
What type of structure is 1314364?
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. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Monroe County, IA?
Monroe County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 78th-largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1314364, Melrose, Monroe County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/melrose-1314364 (data as of October 6, 2026).