Lattice tower 1328278 — Bitely, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1328278 — lattice tower near Bitely, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1328278 is a 61 m (199 ft) lattice tower near Bitely, Newaygo County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 9, 2025. It is registered to Horvath Towers VI, LLC, which holds 501 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1328278 |
| Unique system identifier | 2728619 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 9, 2025 |
| Registration issued | Jul 8, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-66-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
South Bend, IN · FRN 0013457312
Holds 501 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5159 W 11 Mile Ave. (HV1572 / Nichols Lake)
- City
- Bitely
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49309
- County
- Newaygo County
- County FIPS
- 26123
- Coordinates
- 43.71450, -85.92958
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1328278 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1328278 is about 31% below the 88 m average across the 72 structures registered in Newaygo County. It is about 18% below 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 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 59 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 258 m, which puts the top of the structure 319 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1328278, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Bitely in Newaygo County, Michigan, at coordinates 43.71450, -85.92958, with the site address filed as "5159 W 11 Mile Ave. (HV1572 / Nichols Lake)". Newaygo County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 53 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 Hesperia, MI · 1006729, a guyed tower at 198 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 1328278 on Jul 8, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1328278?
The FCC record lists Horvath Towers VI, LLC of South Bend, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0013457312. Across the registry it holds 501 structure registrations, the 51st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 40 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (205 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-66-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1328278?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 319 m (1,046 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1328278?
The registered owner is Horvath Towers VI, LLC, which holds 501 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1328278?
It is located near Bitely, Newaygo County, Michigan at 5159 W 11 Mile Ave. (HV1572 / Nichols Lake) (43.71450, -85.92958). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 9, 2025.
What type of structure is 1328278?
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 Newaygo County, MI?
Newaygo County has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them constructed — the 28th-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 1328278, Bitely, Newaygo County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/bitely-1328278 (data as of October 13, 2026).