Guyed tower 1042456 — Alpena, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042456 — guyed tower near Alpena, 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 1042456 is a 262 m (860 ft) guyed tower near Alpena, Sanborn County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 20, 2018. It is registered to Radiant Life Ministries, Inc., which holds 9 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042456 |
| Unique system identifier | 605642 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Registration issued | Sep 10, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-9314-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 7, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style B (4) |
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
Marion, IL · FRN 0005077524
Holds 9 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NE 1/4 SE 6 WARREN TOWNSHIP SANBORN CT
- City
- Alpena
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57385
- County
- Sanborn County
- County FIPS
- 46111
- Coordinates
- 44.19417, -98.31833
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Alpena, SD · 1042149262 m
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How tall is structure 1042456 compared with others?
At 262 m, structure 1042456 is about 88% above the 139 m average across the 8 structures registered in Sanborn County. It is about 3.1 times 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 2.5 times that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 401 m, which puts the top of the structure 663 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042456, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Alpena in Sanborn County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.19417, -98.31833, with the site address filed as "NE 1/4 SE 6 WARREN TOWNSHIP SANBORN CT". Sanborn County has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 58th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 7 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 Alpena, SD · 1042149, a tower at 262 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 1042456 on Sep 10, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042456?
The FCC record lists Radiant Life Ministries, Inc. of Marion, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005077524. Across the registry it holds 9 structure registrations, including 1 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-9314-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 4, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style B". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 7, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042456?
Its registered overall height above ground is 262 m (860 ft), and 663 m (2,175 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042456?
The registered owner is Radiant Life Ministries, Inc., which holds 9 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042456?
It is located near Alpena, Sanborn County, South Dakota at NE 1/4 SE 6 WARREN TOWNSHIP SANBORN CT (44.19417, -98.31833). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 20, 2018.
What type of structure is 1042456?
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 Sanborn County, SD?
Sanborn County has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 58th-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 1042456, Alpena, Sanborn County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/alpena-1042456 (data as of October 20, 2026).