Lattice tower 1312399 — Bethany, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312399 — lattice tower near Bethany, Kentucky. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312399 is a 84 m (275 ft) lattice tower near Bethany, Breathitt County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 8, 2020. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1312399 |
| Unique system identifier | 2712096 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 8, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ASO-24040-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
- KY Hwy 15 / US-KY-5052
- City
- Bethany
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 41301
- County
- Breathitt County
- County FIPS
- 21025
- Coordinates
- 37.65078, -83.43817
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1312399 compared with others?
At 84 m, structure 1312399 is roughly in line with the 88 m average across the 30 structures registered in Breathitt County. It is roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m across 3,686 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 15% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 81 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 84 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 385 m, which puts the top of the structure 469 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1312399, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bethany in Breathitt County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.65078, -83.43817, with the site address filed as "KY Hwy 15 / US-KY-5052". Breathitt County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 40th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 29 of them are marked constructed. Kentucky as a whole has 3,686 registrations, the 25th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Frenchburg, KY · 1063995, a guyed tower at 396 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 1312399 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,890 in Kentucky.
Who owns antenna structure 1312399?
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, including 24 in Kentucky. 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 2019-ASO-24040-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 1312399?
Its registered overall height above ground is 84 m (275 ft), and 469 m (1,539 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1312399?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1312399?
It is located near Bethany, Breathitt County, Kentucky at KY Hwy 15 / US-KY-5052 (37.65078, -83.43817). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 8, 2020.
What type of structure is 1312399?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Breathitt County, KY?
Breathitt County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 40th-largest count among 120 counties in Kentucky.
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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 1312399, Bethany, Breathitt County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/bethany-1312399 (data as of October 13, 2026).