Lattice tower 1311492 — Downsville, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1311492 — lattice tower near Downsville, Louisiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1311492 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 22, 2021. It is registered to VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1311492 |
| Unique system identifier | 2711189 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ASW-3647-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 0032604886
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 697 Carter Road (LA-0040)
- City
- Downsville
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 71234
- County
- Union Parish
- County FIPS
- 22111
- Coordinates
- 32.67711, -92.31811
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1311492 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1311492 is about 29% below the 112 m average across the 59 structures registered in Union Parish. It is roughly in line with 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 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 65 m, which puts the top of the structure 144 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1311492, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Downsville in Union Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 32.67711, -92.31811, with the site address filed as "697 Carter Road (LA-0040)". Union Parish has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 41 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 Marion, LA · 1238913, a tower at 488 m (granted (not yet 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 1311492 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 1311492?
The FCC record lists VB BTS, ll, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0032604886. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 70th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (187 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ASW-3647-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 1311492?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 144 m (473 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1311492?
The registered owner is VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1311492?
It is located near Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana at 697 Carter Road (LA-0040) (32.67711, -92.31811). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 22, 2021.
What type of structure is 1311492?
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 Union Parish, LA?
Union Parish has 59 FCC-registered antenna structures, 41 of them constructed — the 36th-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 1311492, Downsville, Union Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/downsville-1311492 (data as of October 13, 2026).