Tower 1261445 — Catawissa, MO
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261445 — tower (type not specified) near Catawissa, Missouri. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261445 is a 79 m (260 ft) tower near Catawissa, Franklin County, Missouri. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 21, 2008. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261445 |
| Unique system identifier | 2660792 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-ACE-2140-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 490 Nike Base RD
- City
- Catawissa
- State
- Missouri
- ZIP
- 63015
- County
- Franklin County
- County FIPS
- 29071
- Coordinates
- 38.41053, -90.76153
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261445 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1261445 is about 15% above the 69 m average across the 98 structures registered in Franklin County. It is roughly in line with the Missouri average of 77 m across 6,027 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 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 213 m, which puts the top of the structure 292 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261445, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Catawissa in Franklin County, Missouri, at coordinates 38.41053, -90.76153, with the site address filed as "490 Nike Base RD". Franklin County has 98 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 115 Missouri counties with registrations, and 68 of them are marked constructed. Missouri as a whole has 6,027 registrations, the 10th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Hillsboro, MO · 1004576, a tower at 398 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 1261445 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,531 in Missouri.
Who owns antenna structure 1261445?
The FCC record lists VB-S1 Assets, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026904490. Across the registry it holds 1,818 structure registrations, the 16th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 82 in Missouri. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (438 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-ACE-2140-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1261445?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 292 m (959 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261445?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261445?
It is located near Catawissa, Franklin County, Missouri at 490 Nike Base RD (38.41053, -90.76153). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 21, 2008.
What type of structure is 1261445?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Franklin County, MO?
Franklin County has 98 FCC-registered antenna structures, 68 of them constructed — the 10th-largest count among 115 counties in Missouri.
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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 1261445, Catawissa, Franklin County, Missouri”, https://towercensus.com/towers/missouri/catawissa-1261445 (data as of October 20, 2026).