Lattice tower 1327853 — West Branch, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1327853 — lattice tower near West Branch, Michigan. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1327853 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 26, 2024. It is registered to Southern Towers BTS, LP, which holds 87 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1327853 |
| Unique system identifier | 2728194 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Registration issued | May 1, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-3425-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
Chattanooga, TN · FRN 0029626124
Holds 87 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Rifle River Trail
- City
- West Branch
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48661
- County
- Ogemaw County
- County FIPS
- 26129
- Coordinates
- 44.26925, -84.06606
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1327853 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1327853 is roughly in line with the 77 m average across the 42 structures registered in Ogemaw County. It is roughly in line with the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,225 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 258 m, which puts the top of the structure 337 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1327853, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near West Branch in Ogemaw County, Michigan, at coordinates 44.26925, -84.06606, with the site address filed as "Rifle River Trail". Ogemaw County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 61st-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 29 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,225 registrations, the 7th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Glennie, MI · 1054400, 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 1327853 on May 1, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,537 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1327853?
The FCC record lists Southern Towers BTS, LP of Chattanooga, TN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0029626124. Across the registry it holds 87 structure registrations, the 227th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 18 in Michigan. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (45 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-3425-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 1327853?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 337 m (1,107 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1327853?
The registered owner is Southern Towers BTS, LP, which holds 87 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1327853?
It is located near West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan at Rifle River Trail (44.26925, -84.06606). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 26, 2024.
What type of structure is 1327853?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Ogemaw County, MI?
Ogemaw County has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 61st-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1327853, West Branch, Ogemaw County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/west-branch-1327853 (data as of October 20, 2026).