Lattice tower 1327022 — Afton, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1327022 — lattice tower near Afton, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1327022 is a 81 m (265 ft) lattice tower near Afton, Cheboygan County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 25, 2024. It is registered to VB BTS V, LLC, which holds 95 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1327022 |
| Unique system identifier | 2727272 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Aug 25, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-21983-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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 0038822300
Holds 95 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1795 E M-69 HWY (JH) MI-5295
- City
- Afton
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49705
- County
- Cheboygan County
- County FIPS
- 26031
- Coordinates
- 45.37436, -84.45133
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1327022 compared with others?
At 81 m, structure 1327022 is roughly in line with the 86 m average across the 69 structures registered in Cheboygan County. It is roughly in line with the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 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 11% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 78 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 81 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 275 m, which puts the top of the structure 355 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1327022, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Afton in Cheboygan County, Michigan, at coordinates 45.37436, -84.45133, with the site address filed as "1795 E M-69 HWY (JH) MI-5295". Cheboygan County has 69 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 51 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Atlanta, MI · 1274349, a tower at 359 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 1327022 on Aug 25, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1327022?
The FCC record lists VB BTS V, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0038822300. Across the registry it holds 95 structure registrations, the 208th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (85 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AGL-21983-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1327022?
Its registered overall height above ground is 81 m (265 ft), and 355 m (1,166 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1327022?
The registered owner is VB BTS V, LLC, which holds 95 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1327022?
It is located near Afton, Cheboygan County, Michigan at 1795 E M-69 HWY (JH) MI-5295 (45.37436, -84.45133). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 25, 2024.
What type of structure is 1327022?
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 Cheboygan County, MI?
Cheboygan County has 69 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them constructed — the 29th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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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 1327022, Afton, Cheboygan County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/afton-1327022 (data as of October 13, 2026).