Antenna structures in Aurora County, South Dakota
At a glance
Aurora County, South Dakota has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them marked constructed. That is the 43rd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 0.93% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1042105 near Plankinton at 332 m (1,089 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Aurora County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 12 registrations, Aurora County ranks 43rd of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 114 m, about 36% above the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 332 m, is about 2.9 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Aurora County?
The most common filed structure type in Aurora County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (75%). It is followed by lattice tower (2) and guyed tower (1).
By registration status: 9 constructed and 3 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Aurora County?
DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC holds the most registrations in Aurora County, with 3 of the 12. The next largest are CCATT LLC (2), American Towers LLC (1) and BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Aurora County have registered structures?
Registrations in Aurora County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Plankinton (3), White Lake (3), Kimball (2), Stickney (2) and Mitchell (1).
Every registration
All 12 structures in Aurora County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plankinton · 1042105 | 332 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | White Lake · 1050673 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Plankinton · 1248711 | 114 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Mitchell · 1219064 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Kimball · 1219065 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Kimball · 1219074 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Plankinton · 1248560 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | White Lake · 1040235 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Stickney · 1049737 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Crow Lake · 1041778 | 75 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | White Lake · 1035411 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Stickney · 1326487 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Aurora County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 12 registered antenna structures in Aurora County, South Dakota, 9 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Aurora County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Aurora County is registration 1042105, a tower near Plankinton at 332 m (1,089 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Aurora County?
DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC holds the most registrations in Aurora County (3), followed by CCATT LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Aurora County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 12 registrations), then lattice tower (2).
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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 structures in Aurora County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/aurora-county (data as of October 13, 2026).