Lattice tower 1307687 — Gettysburg, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1307687 — lattice tower near Gettysburg, South Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1307687 is a 79 m (260 ft) lattice tower near Gettysburg, Potter County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 29, 2019. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1307687 |
| Unique system identifier | 2707383 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-12141-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23 |
| 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
- 163rd Street
- City
- Gettysburg
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57441
- County
- Potter County
- County FIPS
- 46107
- Coordinates
- 45.02775, -99.94056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1307687 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1307687 is roughly in line with the 85 m average across the 17 structures registered in Potter County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 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 site's filed ground elevation is 641 m, which puts the top of the structure 720 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1307687, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gettysburg in Potter County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.02775, -99.94056, with the site address filed as "163rd Street". Potter County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 24th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 11 of them are marked constructed. South Dakota as a whole has 1,289 registrations, the 42nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lowry, SD · 1049734, a tower at 252 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 1307687 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1307687?
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 2018-AGL-12141-OE, 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 A1, H, 3, 11, 21, 23.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1307687?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (260 ft), and 720 m (2,363 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1307687?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1307687?
It is located near Gettysburg, Potter County, South Dakota at 163rd Street (45.02775, -99.94056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 29, 2019.
What type of structure is 1307687?
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 Potter County, SD?
Potter County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 24th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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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 1307687, Gettysburg, Potter County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/gettysburg-1307687 (data as of October 13, 2026).