Lattice tower 1326716 — Passport, ND
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1326716 — lattice tower near Passport, North Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1326716 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Passport, Ward County, North Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 26, 2024. It is registered to VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1326716 |
| Unique system identifier | 2726966 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Sep 29, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-21207-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 0032604886
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 9900 408th Street NW (ND-5074)
- City
- Passport
- State
- North Dakota
- ZIP
- 58718
- County
- Ward County
- County FIPS
- 38101
- Coordinates
- 48.33836, -101.92036
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1326716 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1326716 is about 25% above the 77 m average across the 113 structures registered in Ward County. It is about 19% above the North Dakota average of 81 m across 1,605 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 about 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 93 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 675 m, which puts the top of the structure 771 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1326716, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Passport in Ward County, North Dakota, at coordinates 48.33836, -101.92036, with the site address filed as "9900 408th Street NW (ND-5074)". Ward County has 113 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 83 of them are marked constructed. North Dakota as a whole has 1,605 registrations, the 37th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Berthold, ND · 1248000, a tower at 151 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 1326716 on Sep 29, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 1,213 in North Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1326716?
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. 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 2023-AGL-21207-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 1326716?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 771 m (2,531 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1326716?
The registered owner is VB BTS, ll, LLC, which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1326716?
It is located near Passport, Ward County, North Dakota at 9900 408th Street NW (ND-5074) (48.33836, -101.92036). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 26, 2024.
What type of structure is 1326716?
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 Ward County, ND?
Ward County has 113 FCC-registered antenna structures, 83 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 53 counties in North Dakota.
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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 1326716, Passport, Ward County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/passport-1326716 (data as of October 20, 2026).