5-tower array 1042352 — Aberdeen, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042352 — antenna tower array (tower 1 of 5) near Aberdeen, South Dakota.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042352 is a 82 m (270 ft) 5-tower array near Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1975. It is registered to PRAIRIE WINDS BROADCASTING, INC., which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042352 |
| Unique system identifier | 605555 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 5) (5TA1) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1975 |
| Registration issued | Feb 20, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
PRAIRIE WINDS BROADCASTING, INC.
Aberdeen, SD · FRN 0023102916
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- TWR 1 3426 HWY 281 S
- City
- Aberdeen
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57401
- County
- Brown County
- County FIPS
- 46013
- Coordinates
- 45.42417, -98.51889
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042352 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1042352 is about 31% above the 63 m average across the 56 structures registered in Brown County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 92 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (5TA1), the average overall height is 87 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 394 m, which puts the top of the structure 476 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042352, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Aberdeen in Brown County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.42417, -98.51889, with the site address filed as "TWR 1 3426 HWY 281 S". Brown County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 40 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 Chelsea, SD · 1018772, a tower at 183 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 1042352 on Feb 20, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042352?
The FCC record lists PRAIRIE WINDS BROADCASTING, INC. of Aberdeen, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023102916. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 9 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042352?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (270 ft), and 476 m (1,563 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042352?
The registered owner is PRAIRIE WINDS BROADCASTING, INC., which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042352?
It is located near Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota at TWR 1 3426 HWY 281 S (45.42417, -98.51889). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1975.
What type of structure is 1042352?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code 5TA1, which decodes to "Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 5)". 92 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Brown County, SD?
Brown County has 56 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042352, weekly bulk file.
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 1042352, Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/aberdeen-1042352 (data as of October 13, 2026).