Lattice tower 1303271 — New Buffalo, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1303271 — lattice tower near New Buffalo, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1303271 is a 109 m (358 ft) lattice tower near New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 22, 2018. It is registered to Pierce Broadband, LLC, which holds 31 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1303271 |
| Unique system identifier | 2702966 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Sep 1, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-7773-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
Oakland, CA · FRN 0025307042
Holds 31 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 18555 La Porte Road
- City
- New Buffalo
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49117
- County
- Berrien County
- County FIPS
- 26021
- Coordinates
- 41.78447, -86.73450
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1303271 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1303271 is about 53% above the 71 m average across the 145 structures registered in Berrien County. It is about 47% 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 50% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 107 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 109 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 201 m, which puts the top of the structure 310 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1303271, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near New Buffalo in Berrien County, Michigan, at coordinates 41.78447, -86.73450, with the site address filed as "18555 La Porte Road". Berrien County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 105 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 Porter, IN · 1264863, a tower at 183 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 1303271 on Sep 1, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1303271?
The FCC record lists Pierce Broadband, LLC of Oakland, CA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0025307042. Across the registry it holds 31 structure registrations, including 3 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (24 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AGL-7773-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 1303271?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (358 ft), and 310 m (1,018 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1303271?
The registered owner is Pierce Broadband, LLC, which holds 31 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1303271?
It is located near New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan at 18555 La Porte Road (41.78447, -86.73450). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 22, 2018.
What type of structure is 1303271?
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 Berrien County, MI?
Berrien County has 145 FCC-registered antenna structures, 105 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1303271, weekly bulk file.
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 1303271, New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/new-buffalo-1303271 (data as of October 13, 2026).