Antenna structures in Custer County, South Dakota
At a glance
Custer County, South Dakota has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them marked constructed. That is the 26th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 1,289. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1265843 near Fairburn at 148 m (485 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Custer County compare with the rest of South Dakota?
With 16 registrations, Custer County ranks 26th of 66 counties in South Dakota; Minnehaha County leads the state with 116. The average registered overall height here is 80 m, roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m. The tallest standing structure, at 148 m, is about 85% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Custer County?
The most common filed structure type in Custer County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (56.3%). It is followed by pole (2) and lattice tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 14 constructed and 2 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 Custer County?
CCATT LLC, CommNet Cellular Inc. and Octagon Towers, LLC hold the most registrations in Custer County, 2 each of the 16. Other owners include American Towers LLC (1), BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering (1) and Black Hills Power & Light Co. (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Custer County have registered structures?
Registrations in Custer County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Custer (11), Hermosa (2), Fairburn (1), Edgemont (1) and Pringle (1).
Every registration
All 16 structures in Custer County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairburn · 1265843 | 148 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Custer · 1041480 | 119 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Custer · 1047288 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Edgemont · 1314813 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Custer · 1041066 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Hermosa · 1243439 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Custer · 1254485 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Pringle · 1278344 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Hermosa · 1271736 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Custer · 1052695 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Custer · 1330127 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Custer · 1324917 | 59 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Custer · 1051484 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Custer · 1265844 | 32 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 15 | Custer · 1259470 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Custer · 1214131 | 19 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Custer County, SD?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 16 registered antenna structures in Custer County, South Dakota, 14 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 Custer County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Custer County is registration 1265843, a guyed tower near Fairburn at 148 m (485 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Custer County?
CCATT LLC, CommNet Cellular Inc. and Octagon Towers, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Custer County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Custer County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 16 registrations), then pole (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 Custer County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/county/custer-county (data as of October 13, 2026).