Tower 1212377 — Elk Point, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1212377 — tower (type not specified) near Elk Point, 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 1212377 is a 103 m (338 ft) tower near Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 13, 1999. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1212377 |
| Unique system identifier | 2609531 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 13, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Jan 15, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 02-AGL-2199-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 32646 477th Ave. (106 Union Cnty.)
- City
- Elk Point
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57025
- County
- Union County
- County FIPS
- 46127
- Coordinates
- 42.65733, -96.66436
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1212377 compared with others?
At 103 m, structure 1212377 is about 28% above the 80 m average across the 24 structures registered in Union County. It is about 23% above 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 35% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 100 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 103 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 343 m, which puts the top of the structure 446 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1212377, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Elk Point in Union County, South Dakota, at coordinates 42.65733, -96.66436, with the site address filed as "32646 477th Ave. (106 Union Cnty.)". Union County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 15 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 Sioux City, IA · 1051813, a guyed tower at 297 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 1212377 on Jan 15, 2013. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1212377?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,892 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 02-AGL-2199-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 1212377?
Its registered overall height above ground is 103 m (338 ft), and 446 m (1,462 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1212377?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1212377?
It is located near Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota at 32646 477th Ave. (106 Union Cnty.) (42.65733, -96.66436). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 13, 1999.
What type of structure is 1212377?
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 Union County, SD?
Union County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 16th-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 1212377, Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/elk-point-1212377 (data as of October 20, 2026).