Guyed tower 1315856 — Roanoke Rapids, NC
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1315856 — guyed tower near Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1315856 is a 91 m (299 ft) guyed tower near Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 7, 2020. It is registered to VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1315856 |
| Unique system identifier | 2715640 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASO-4876-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 0032604886
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6230 Hwy 48
- City
- Roanoke Rapids
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27870
- County
- Halifax County
- County FIPS
- 37083
- Coordinates
- 36.40017, -77.75111
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1315856 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1315856 is roughly in line with the 96 m average across the 65 structures registered in Halifax County. It is about 14% above the North Carolina average of 80 m across 6,096 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 15% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 90 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 79 m, which puts the top of the structure 170 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1315856, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Roanoke Rapids in Halifax County, North Carolina, at coordinates 36.40017, -77.75111, with the site address filed as "6230 Hwy 48". Halifax County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 41 of them are marked constructed. North Carolina as a whole has 6,096 registrations, the 9th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Littleton, NC · 1014576, a guyed tower at 348 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 1315856 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,516 in North Carolina.
Who owns antenna structure 1315856?
The FCC record lists VB BTS, ll, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0032604886. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 70th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 24 in North Carolina. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (187 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ASO-4876-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 1315856?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (299 ft), and 170 m (558 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1315856?
The registered owner is VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1315856?
It is located near Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina at 6230 Hwy 48 (36.40017, -77.75111). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 7, 2020.
What type of structure is 1315856?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Halifax County, NC?
Halifax County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, 41 of them constructed — the 38th-largest count among 100 counties in North Carolina.
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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 1315856, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/roanoke-rapids-1315856 (data as of October 20, 2026).