Tower 1279688 — Hornbeck, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279688 — tower (type not specified) near Hornbeck, Louisiana. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279688 is a 143 m (470 ft) tower near Hornbeck, Vernon Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 15, 2011. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279688 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679116 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 15, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-ASW-3199-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
- 198 Hwy. 473
- City
- Hornbeck
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 71439
- County
- Vernon Parish
- County FIPS
- 22115
- Coordinates
- 31.30878, -93.41253
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279688 compared with others?
At 143 m, structure 1279688 is about 54% above the 93 m average across the 124 structures registered in Vernon Parish. It is about 64% above the Louisiana average of 87 m across 5,039 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 88% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 137 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 143 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 126 m, which puts the top of the structure 269 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279688, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hornbeck in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 31.30878, -93.41253, with the site address filed as "198 Hwy. 473". Vernon Parish has 124 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 12th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 97 of them are marked constructed. Louisiana as a whole has 5,039 registrations, the 14th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Many, LA · 1243773, a structure at 152 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 1279688 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,706 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1279688?
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 (438 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-ASW-3199-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1279688?
Its registered overall height above ground is 143 m (470 ft), and 269 m (882 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279688?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279688?
It is located near Hornbeck, Vernon Parish, Louisiana at 198 Hwy. 473 (31.30878, -93.41253). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 15, 2011.
What type of structure is 1279688?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Vernon Parish, LA?
Vernon Parish has 124 FCC-registered antenna structures, 97 of them constructed — the 12th-largest count among 64 counties in Louisiana.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1279688, Hornbeck, Vernon Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/hornbeck-1279688 (data as of October 20, 2026).