Guyed tower 1309355 — Mackswell, KS
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309355 — guyed tower near Mackswell, Kansas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309355 is a 110 m (360 ft) guyed tower near Mackswell, Pratt County, Kansas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 21, 2019. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309355 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709052 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 21, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-7410-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
- NW 140th Ave / US-KS-5049
- City
- Mackswell
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 67557
- County
- Pratt County
- County FIPS
- 20151
- Coordinates
- 37.80683, -98.98839
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1309355 compared with others?
At 110 m, structure 1309355 is about 13% above the 97 m average across the 29 structures registered in Pratt County. It is about 29% above the Kansas average of 85 m across 3,688 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 110 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 625 m, which puts the top of the structure 734 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309355, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mackswell in Pratt County, Kansas, at coordinates 37.80683, -98.98839, with the site address filed as "NW 140th Ave / US-KS-5049". Pratt County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 48th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 20 of them are marked constructed. Kansas as a whole has 3,688 registrations, the 24th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Pratt, KS · 1035368, a guyed tower at 158 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 1309355 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,854 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1309355?
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 2018-ACE-7410-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 1309355?
Its registered overall height above ground is 110 m (360 ft), and 734 m (2,409 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309355?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309355?
It is located near Mackswell, Pratt County, Kansas at NW 140th Ave / US-KS-5049 (37.80683, -98.98839). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 21, 2019.
What type of structure is 1309355?
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 Pratt County, KS?
Pratt County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 48th-largest count among 105 counties in Kansas.
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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 1309355, Mackswell, Pratt County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/mackswell-1309355 (data as of October 13, 2026).