Lattice tower 1316870 — Peterson, MN
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1316870 — lattice tower near Peterson, Minnesota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1316870 is a 95 m (312 ft) lattice tower near Peterson, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Feb 18, 2021. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1316870 |
| Unique system identifier | 2716654 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2020-AGL-10122-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
- Alpine Drive
- City
- Peterson
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55962
- County
- Fillmore County
- County FIPS
- 27045
- Coordinates
- 43.68183, -91.75519
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1316870 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1316870 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 34 structures registered in Fillmore County. It is about 23% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 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 31% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 355 m, which puts the top of the structure 450 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1316870, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Peterson in Fillmore County, Minnesota, at coordinates 43.68183, -91.75519, with the site address filed as "Alpine Drive". Fillmore County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 45th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 22 of them are marked constructed. Minnesota as a whole has 3,995 registrations, the 21st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is La Crescent, MN · 1024862, a guyed tower at 251 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 1316870 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,994 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1316870?
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 2020-AGL-10122-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 1316870?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (312 ft), and 450 m (1,476 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1316870?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1316870?
It is located near Peterson, Fillmore County, Minnesota at Alpine Drive (43.68183, -91.75519). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Feb 18, 2021.
What type of structure is 1316870?
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 Fillmore County, MN?
Fillmore County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 45th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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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 1316870, Peterson, Fillmore County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/peterson-1316870 (data as of October 13, 2026).