Lattice tower 1309521 — Vinton, IA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309521 — lattice tower near Vinton, Iowa. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309521 is a 81 m (265 ft) lattice tower near Vinton, Benton County, Iowa. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 23, 2019. It is registered to Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, which holds 326 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309521 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709218 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-8125-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
Vertical Bridge Development, LLC
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026963173
Holds 326 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 61st Street
- City
- Vinton
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 52349
- County
- Benton County
- County FIPS
- 19011
- Coordinates
- 42.14531, -92.05703
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309521 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1309521 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 67 structures registered in Benton County. It is roughly in line with the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 35,838 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 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 273 m, which puts the top of the structure 354 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309521, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vinton in Benton County, Iowa, at coordinates 42.14531, -92.05703, with the site address filed as "61st Street". Benton County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 54 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 Rowley, IA · 1025917, a guyed tower at 609 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 1309521 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 1309521?
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 326 structure registrations, the 78th-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-8125-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 1309521?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 354 m (1,161 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309521?
The registered owner is Vertical Bridge Development, LLC, which holds 326 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309521?
It is located near Vinton, Benton County, Iowa at 61st Street (42.14531, -92.05703). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 23, 2019.
What type of structure is 1309521?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Benton County, IA?
Benton County has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 54 of them constructed — the 12th-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 1309521, Vinton, Benton County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/vinton-1309521 (data as of October 13, 2026).