Tower 1278343 — Castlewood, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278343 — tower (type not specified) near Castlewood, 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 1278343 is a 79 m (258 ft) tower near Castlewood, Hamlin County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 6, 2011. It is registered to Octagon Towers, LLC, which holds 576 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278343 |
| Unique system identifier | 2677771 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 6, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jul 5, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-7368-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 576 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Highway 22, West of County Road 8
- City
- Castlewood
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57223
- County
- Hamlin County
- County FIPS
- 46057
- Coordinates
- 44.73311, -96.95236
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278343 compared with others?
At 79 m, structure 1278343 is about 44% above the 55 m average across the 4 structures registered in Hamlin County. It is roughly in line with 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 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 529 m, which puts the top of the structure 608 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278343, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Castlewood in Hamlin County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.73311, -96.95236, with the site address filed as "Highway 22, West of County Road 8". Hamlin County has 4 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 65th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 4 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 South Shore, SD · 1206577, a tower at 267 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 1278343 on Jul 5, 2021. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1278343?
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 576 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-7368-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 1278343?
Its registered overall height above ground is 79 m (258 ft), and 608 m (1,995 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278343?
The registered owner is Octagon Towers, LLC, which holds 576 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278343?
It is located near Castlewood, Hamlin County, South Dakota at Highway 22, West of County Road 8 (44.73311, -96.95236). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 6, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278343?
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 Hamlin County, SD?
Hamlin County has 4 FCC-registered antenna structures, 4 of them constructed — the 65th-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 1278343, Castlewood, Hamlin County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/castlewood-1278343 (data as of October 20, 2026).