Lattice tower 1297498 — Baker, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297498 — lattice tower near Baker, Louisiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297498 is a 73 m (240 ft) lattice tower near Baker, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 30, 2016. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297498 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697017 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 30, 2016 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-ASW-4021-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16724 Twin Oaks Drive Baker LA 70714
- City
- Baker
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70714
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- County FIPS
- 22033
- Coordinates
- 30.61069, -91.16728
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297498 compared with others?
At 73 m, structure 1297498 is about 11% above the 66 m average across the 212 structures registered in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is about 16% below the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,038 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 70 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 73 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 22 m, which puts the top of the structure 95 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297498, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Baker in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.61069, -91.16728, with the site address filed as "16724 Twin Oaks Drive Baker LA 70714". East Baton Rouge Parish has 212 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 137 of them are marked constructed. Louisiana as a whole has 5,038 registrations, the 14th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Sunshine, LA · 1019300, a guyed tower at 529 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 1297498 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,713 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1297498?
The FCC record lists VB-S1 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026904490. Across the registry it holds 1,818 structure registrations, the 16th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 67 in Louisiana. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (440 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-ASW-4021-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1297498?
Its registered overall height above ground is 73 m (240 ft), and 95 m (313 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297498?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297498?
It is located near Baker, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana at 16724 Twin Oaks Drive Baker LA 70714 (30.61069, -91.16728). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 30, 2016.
What type of structure is 1297498?
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 East Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
East Baton Rouge Parish has 212 FCC-registered antenna structures, 137 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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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 1297498, Baker, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/baker-1297498 (data as of October 13, 2026).