Lattice tower 1309542 — Mt. Vernon, KY
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309542 — lattice tower near Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1309542 is a 37 m (120 ft) lattice tower near Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 13, 2016. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1309542 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709239 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 13, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASO-25492-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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0035673458
Holds 591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3802 Scaffold Cane Road (KY-0005)
- City
- Mt. Vernon
- State
- Kentucky
- ZIP
- 40456
- County
- Rockcastle County
- County FIPS
- 21203
- Coordinates
- 37.50147, -84.28356
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Berea, KY · 1044410152 m
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
How tall is structure 1309542 compared with others?
At 37 m, structure 1309542 is about 44% of the 84 m average across the 29 structures registered in Rockcastle County. It is about half of 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 half of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 34 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 37 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 429 m, which puts the top of the structure 465 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1309542, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mt. Vernon in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, at coordinates 37.50147, -84.28356, with the site address filed as "3802 Scaffold Cane Road (KY-0005)". Rockcastle County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 19 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 Richmond-40475, KY · 1225244, a tower at 376 m (canceled).
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 1309542 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 1309542?
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 2018-ASO-25492-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 1309542?
Its registered overall height above ground is 37 m (120 ft), and 465 m (1,527 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1309542?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1309542?
It is located near Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky at 3802 Scaffold Cane Road (KY-0005) (37.50147, -84.28356). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 13, 2016.
What type of structure is 1309542?
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 Rockcastle County, KY?
Rockcastle County has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them constructed — the 43rd-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 1309542, Mt. Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/mt-vernon-1309542 (data as of October 13, 2026).