Tower 1208724 — Belle Fourche, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1208724 — tower (type not specified) near Belle Fourche, 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 1208724 is a 104 m (341 ft) tower near Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to MAS Communications, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1208724 |
| Unique system identifier | 2605674 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jan 18, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-6028-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
MAS Communications, Inc.
Pierre, SD · FRN 0006150510
Location
- Address
- 7.1 KM NE of Belle Fourche, SD
- City
- Belle Fourche
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57717
- County
- Butte County
- County FIPS
- 46019
- Coordinates
- 44.71331, -103.78269
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Lead, SD · 1042277194 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Lead, SD · 1042361185 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Lead, SD · 1056646184 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Lead, SD · 1203805158 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Newell, SD · 1250083152 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
How tall is structure 1208724 compared with others?
At 104 m, structure 1208724 is roughly in line with the 110 m average across the 13 structures registered in Butte County. It is about 24% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 36% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 103 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 104 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 945 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,049 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1208724, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Belle Fourche in Butte County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.71331, -103.78269, with the site address filed as "7.1 KM NE of Belle Fourche, SD". Butte County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 8 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 Lead, SD · 1042277, a tower at 194 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1208724 on Jan 18, 2000. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 154 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1208724?
The FCC record lists MAS Communications, Inc. of Pierre, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006150510.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-6028-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. 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 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1208724?
Its registered overall height above ground is 104 m (341 ft), and 1,049 m (3,442 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1208724?
The registered owner is MAS Communications, Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1208724?
It is located near Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota at 7.1 KM NE of Belle Fourche, SD (44.71331, -103.78269). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1208724?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Butte County, SD?
Butte County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 8 of them constructed — the 36th-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 1208724, Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/belle-fourche-1208724 (data as of October 20, 2026).