Guyed tower 1310131 — Watersmeet, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1310131 — guyed tower near Watersmeet, Michigan. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1310131 is a 106 m (349 ft) guyed tower near Watersmeet, Gogebic County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 31, 2019. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1310131 |
| Unique system identifier | 2709828 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 31, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-17863-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
- Transfer Station Rd. / US-MI-5124
- City
- Watersmeet
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 49969
- County
- Gogebic County
- County FIPS
- 26053
- Coordinates
- 46.27958, -89.17044
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1310131 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1310131 is about 19% above the 89 m average across the 34 structures registered in Gogebic County. It is about 43% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 104 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 484 m, which puts the top of the structure 590 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1310131, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Watersmeet in Gogebic County, Michigan, at coordinates 46.27958, -89.17044, with the site address filed as "Transfer Station Rd. / US-MI-5124". Gogebic County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 67th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 26 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 Ewen, MI · 1217025, a guyed tower at 152 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 1310131 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1310131?
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. 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 2018-AGL-17863-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 1310131?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (349 ft), and 590 m (1,936 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1310131?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1310131?
It is located near Watersmeet, Gogebic County, Michigan at Transfer Station Rd. / US-MI-5124 (46.27958, -89.17044). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 31, 2019.
What type of structure is 1310131?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Gogebic County, MI?
Gogebic County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them constructed — the 67th-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 1310131, Watersmeet, Gogebic County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/watersmeet-1310131 (data as of October 13, 2026).