Lattice tower 1326003 — Fife Lake, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1326003 — lattice tower near Fife Lake, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1326003 is a 82 m (270 ft) lattice tower near Fife Lake, Kalkaska County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 29, 2024. It is registered to VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1326003 |
| Unique system identifier | 2726253 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-8886-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 0032604886
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 12281 MOORESTOWN RD SE (JH) MI-5296
- City
- Fife Lake
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49770
- County
- Kalkaska County
- County FIPS
- 26079
- Coordinates
- 44.53506, -84.94961
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1326003 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1326003 is about 14% below the 96 m average across the 47 structures registered in Kalkaska County. It is about 11% above 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 13% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 79 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 378 m, which puts the top of the structure 460 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1326003, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fife Lake in Kalkaska County, Michigan, at coordinates 44.53506, -84.94961, with the site address filed as "12281 MOORESTOWN RD SE (JH) MI-5296". Kalkaska County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 54th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 33 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 Tustin, MI · 1002422, a tower at 393 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 1326003 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1326003?
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 2023-AGL-8886-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 1326003?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (270 ft), and 460 m (1,509 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1326003?
The registered owner is VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1326003?
It is located near Fife Lake, Kalkaska County, Michigan at 12281 MOORESTOWN RD SE (JH) MI-5296 (44.53506, -84.94961). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 29, 2024.
What type of structure is 1326003?
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 Kalkaska County, MI?
Kalkaska County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them constructed — the 54th-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 1326003, Fife Lake, Kalkaska County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/fife-lake-1326003 (data as of October 13, 2026).