Lattice tower 1308946 — Sulphur Springs, TX
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308946 — lattice tower near Sulphur Springs, Texas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308946 is a 78 m (257 ft) lattice tower near Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 31, 2019. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1308946 |
| Unique system identifier | 2708643 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ASW-10802-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 0035673458
Holds 591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TBD / US-TX-5562
- City
- Sulphur Springs
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75482
- County
- Hopkins County
- County FIPS
- 48223
- Coordinates
- 33.10689, -95.65392
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1308946 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1308946 is roughly in line with the 76 m average across the 85 structures registered in Hopkins County. It is roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m across 20,687 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 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 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 174 m, which puts the top of the structure 252 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1308946, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sulphur Springs in Hopkins County, Texas, at coordinates 33.10689, -95.65392, with the site address filed as "TBD / US-TX-5562". Hopkins County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 66th-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 65 of them are marked constructed. Texas as a whole has 20,687 registrations, the largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Winnsboro, TX · 1052596, a guyed tower at 156 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 1308946 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 14,610 in Texas.
Who owns antenna structure 1308946?
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, including 95 in Texas. 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-ASW-10802-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 1308946?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (257 ft), and 252 m (828 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1308946?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1308946?
It is located near Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas at TBD / US-TX-5562 (33.10689, -95.65392). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 31, 2019.
What type of structure is 1308946?
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 Hopkins County, TX?
Hopkins County has 85 FCC-registered antenna structures, 65 of them constructed — the 66th-largest count among 254 counties in Texas.
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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 1308946, Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/sulphur-springs-1308946 (data as of October 20, 2026).