Guyed tower 1285681 — Aberdeen, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285681 — guyed tower near Aberdeen, South Dakota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285681 is a 75 m (245 ft) guyed tower near Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 19, 2012. It is registered to BROWN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285681 |
| Unique system identifier | 2685109 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Nov 6, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-5172-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Aberdeen, SD · FRN 0004180667
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 13225 379th Ave.
- City
- Aberdeen
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57401
- County
- Brown County
- County FIPS
- 46013
- Coordinates
- 45.47225, -98.63908
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285681 compared with others?
At 75 m, structure 1285681 is about 19% above the 63 m average across the 56 structures registered in Brown County. It is about 11% below the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 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 30% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 69 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 75 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 422 m, which puts the top of the structure 497 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285681, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Aberdeen in Brown County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.47225, -98.63908, with the site address filed as "13225 379th Ave.". 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 1285681 on Nov 6, 2012. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1285681?
The FCC record lists BROWN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS of Aberdeen, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0004180667. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-5172-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1285681?
Its registered overall height above ground is 75 m (245 ft), and 497 m (1,631 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285681?
The registered owner is BROWN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285681?
It is located near Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota at 13225 379th Ave. (45.47225, -98.63908). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 19, 2012.
What type of structure is 1285681?
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 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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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 1285681, Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/aberdeen-1285681 (data as of October 20, 2026).