Tower 1275525 — Buffalo, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1275525 — tower (type not specified) near Buffalo, 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 1275525 is a 91 m (300 ft) tower near Buffalo, Harding County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 9, 2010. It is registered to CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1275525 |
| Unique system identifier | 2674952 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 9, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Oct 19, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-AGL-5784-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0017329715
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 12748 State Hwy 85
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57720
- County
- Harding County
- County FIPS
- 46063
- Coordinates
- 45.55314, -103.54414
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1275525 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1275525 is roughly in line with the 92 m average across the 11 structures registered in Harding 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 about 20% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 90 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 893 m, which puts the top of the structure 985 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1275525, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Buffalo in Harding County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.55314, -103.54414, with the site address filed as "12748 State Hwy 85". Harding County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 50th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 9 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 Buffalo, SD · 1054247, a guyed tower at 152 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 1275525 on Oct 19, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1275525?
The FCC record lists CommNet Cellular Inc. of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017329715. Across the registry it holds 338 structure registrations, the 74th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 133 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (104 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-AGL-5784-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 1275525?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (300 ft), and 985 m (3,230 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1275525?
The registered owner is CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1275525?
It is located near Buffalo, Harding County, South Dakota at 12748 State Hwy 85 (45.55314, -103.54414). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 9, 2010.
What type of structure is 1275525?
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 Harding County, SD?
Harding County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them constructed — the 50th-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 1275525, Buffalo, Harding County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/buffalo-1275525 (data as of October 13, 2026).