Lattice tower 1312796 — Ryegate, MT
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312796 — lattice tower near Ryegate, Montana. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312796 is a 79 m (259 ft) lattice tower near Ryegate, Golden Valley County, Montana. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 3, 2021. It is registered to VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1312796 |
| Unique system identifier | 2712580 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-ANM-5263-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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0026904490
Holds 1,818 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Vacant Parcel on Buffalo Trail / US-MT-5053
- City
- Ryegate
- State
- Montana
- ZIP
- 59074
- County
- Golden Valley County
- County FIPS
- 30037
- Coordinates
- 46.27786, -109.15186
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1312796 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1312796 is about 64% above the 48 m average across the 6 structures registered in Golden Valley County. It is about 48% above the Montana average of 53 m across 1,459 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 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 1,190 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,269 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1312796, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ryegate in Golden Valley County, Montana, at coordinates 46.27786, -109.15186, with the site address filed as "Vacant Parcel on Buffalo Trail / US-MT-5053". Golden Valley County has 6 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 53rd-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 4 of them are marked constructed. Montana as a whole has 1,459 registrations, the 39th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Broadview, MT · 1259465, a lattice tower at 91 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 1312796 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,057 in Montana.
Who owns antenna structure 1312796?
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. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (440 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-ANM-5263-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 1312796?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (259 ft), and 1,269 m (4,162 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1312796?
The registered owner is VB-S1 Assets, LLC, which holds 1,818 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1312796?
It is located near Ryegate, Golden Valley County, Montana at Vacant Parcel on Buffalo Trail / US-MT-5053 (46.27786, -109.15186). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 3, 2021.
What type of structure is 1312796?
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 Golden Valley County, MT?
Golden Valley County has 6 FCC-registered antenna structures, 4 of them constructed — the 53rd-largest count among 56 counties in Montana.
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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 1312796, Ryegate, Golden Valley County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/ryegate-1312796 (data as of October 13, 2026).