Structure 1042409 — Corson, SD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042409 — unspecified structure near Corson, South Dakota.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042409 is a 77 m (252 ft) structure near Corson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1981, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 5, 2011. It is registered to Qwest Corporation, which holds 45 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042409 |
| Unique system identifier | 605606 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1981 |
| Registration issued | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 5, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 90-RM-176-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
Hood River, OR · FRN 0003746757
Holds 45 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.5 MI NW
- City
- Corson
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57005
- County
- Minnehaha County
- County FIPS
- 46099
- Coordinates
- 43.64167, -96.61278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042409 compared with others?
At 77 m, structure 1042409 is roughly in line with the 74 m average across the 116 structures registered in Minnehaha County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 72 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 77 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 448 m, which puts the top of the structure 525 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042409, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Corson in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.64167, -96.61278, with the site address filed as "2.5 MI NW". Minnehaha County has 116 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 95 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 Rowena, SD · 1042104, a tower at 609 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1042409 on Sep 6, 2016. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 76 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042409?
The FCC record lists Qwest Corporation of Hood River, OR as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003746757. Across the registry it holds 45 structure registrations, the 371st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 8 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (36 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 90-RM-176-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042409?
Its registered overall height above ground is 77 m (252 ft), and 525 m (1,722 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042409?
The registered owner is Qwest Corporation, which holds 45 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042409?
It is located near Corson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota at 2.5 MI NW (43.64167, -96.61278). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1981.
What type of structure is 1042409?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in Minnehaha County, SD?
Minnehaha County has 116 FCC-registered antenna structures, 95 of them constructed — the 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 1042409, Corson, Minnehaha County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/corson-1042409 (data as of October 20, 2026).