Lattice tower 1314549 — Independence, LA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1314549 — lattice tower near Independence, Louisiana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1314549 is a 95 m (311 ft) lattice tower near Independence, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 20, 2021. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1314549 |
| Unique system identifier | 2714333 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ASW-561-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
- 55132 Saragusa
- City
- Independence
- State
- Louisiana
- ZIP
- 70443
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- County FIPS
- 22105
- Coordinates
- 30.65800, -90.46369
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1314549 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1314549 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 126 structures registered in Tangipahoa 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 about 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 41 m, which puts the top of the structure 136 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1314549, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Independence in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, at coordinates 30.65800, -90.46369, with the site address filed as "55132 Saragusa". Tangipahoa Parish has 126 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 64 Louisiana counties with registrations, and 96 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 Walker, LA · 1019739, a tower at 320 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 1314549 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 3,713 in Louisiana.
Who owns antenna structure 1314549?
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 23 in Louisiana. 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-ASW-561-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 1314549?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (311 ft), and 136 m (445 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1314549?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1314549?
It is located near Independence, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana at 55132 Saragusa (30.65800, -90.46369). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 20, 2021.
What type of structure is 1314549?
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 Tangipahoa Parish, LA?
Tangipahoa Parish has 126 FCC-registered antenna structures, 96 of them constructed — the 11th-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 1314549, Independence, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/louisiana/independence-1314549 (data as of October 13, 2026).