Tower 1276701 — Artesian, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276701 — tower (type not specified) near Artesian, South Dakota. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276701 is a 79 m (258 ft) tower near Artesian, Sanborn County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 16, 2011. It is registered to Octagon Towers, LLC, which holds 575 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1276701 |
| Unique system identifier | 2676128 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 16, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Feb 10, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-2897-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| 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
Chagrin Falls, OH · FRN 0029060647
Holds 575 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 300 South 5th Street
- City
- Artesian
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57314
- County
- Sanborn County
- County FIPS
- 46111
- Coordinates
- 44.00356, -97.91814
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1276701 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1276701 is about 43% below the 139 m average across the 8 structures registered in Sanborn County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 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 79 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 400 m, which puts the top of the structure 479 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1276701, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Artesian in Sanborn County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.00356, -97.91814, with the site address filed as "300 South 5th Street". 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 1276701 on Feb 10, 2020. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1276701?
The FCC record lists Octagon Towers, LLC of Chagrin Falls, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0029060647. Across the registry it holds 575 structure registrations, the 44th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (187 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-2897-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 1276701?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 479 m (1,571 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1276701?
The registered owner is Octagon Towers, LLC, which holds 575 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1276701?
It is located near Artesian, Sanborn County, South Dakota at 300 South 5th Street (44.00356, -97.91814). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 16, 2011.
What type of structure is 1276701?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1276701, Artesian, Sanborn County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/artesian-1276701 (data as of October 13, 2026).