Tower 1215227 — De Smet, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1215227 — tower (type not specified) near De Smet, 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 1215227 is a 52 m (170 ft) tower near De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 8, 2001.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1215227 |
| Unique system identifier | 2612732 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 8, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Jul 27, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-6499-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
No owner entity linked in the FCC record.
Location
- Address
- TOWER ROAD
- City
- De Smet
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57231
- County
- Kingsbury County
- County FIPS
- 46077
- Coordinates
- 44.37772, -97.57589
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1215227 compared with others?
At 52 m, structure 1215227 is about half of the 96 m average across the 16 structures registered in Kingsbury County. It is about 38% below 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 about 32% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 52 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 555 m, which puts the top of the structure 607 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1215227, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near De Smet in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.37772, -97.57589, with the site address filed as "TOWER ROAD". Kingsbury County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 27th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 13 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 Hetland, SD · 1049729, a guyed tower at 244 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 1215227 on Jul 27, 2000. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-6499-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1215227?
Its registered overall height above ground is 52 m (170 ft), and 607 m (1,990 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1215227?
The FCC record does not link an owner entity for this registration.
Where is antenna structure 1215227?
It is located near De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota at TOWER ROAD (44.37772, -97.57589). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 8, 2001.
What type of structure is 1215227?
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 Kingsbury County, SD?
Kingsbury County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 13 of them constructed — the 27th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1215227, weekly bulk file.
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 1215227, De Smet, Kingsbury County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/de-smet-1215227 (data as of October 20, 2026).