Lattice tower 1308236 — Ethan, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308236 — lattice tower near Ethan, South Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1308236 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Ethan, Hanson County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 8, 2020. It is registered to Branch Towers III, LLC, which holds 474 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1308236 |
| Unique system identifier | 2707933 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Dec 30, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-5631-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Tulsa, OK · FRN 0021439203
Holds 474 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 412th Ave & 266th St (2580580)
- City
- Ethan
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57334
- County
- Hanson County
- County FIPS
- 46061
- Coordinates
- 43.53183, -97.96467
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1308236 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1308236 is about 14% above the 84 m average across the 10 structures registered in Hanson County. It is about 14% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 413 m, which puts the top of the structure 509 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1308236, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ethan in Hanson County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.53183, -97.96467, with the site address filed as "412th Ave & 266th St (2580580)". Hanson County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 54th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 6 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 Mt. Vernon, SD · 1227499, a tower at 213 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 1308236 on Dec 30, 2019. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1308236?
The FCC record lists Branch Towers III, LLC of Tulsa, OK as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021439203. Across the registry it holds 474 structure registrations, the 52nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (240 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-AGL-5631-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1308236?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 509 m (1,670 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1308236?
The registered owner is Branch Towers III, LLC, which holds 474 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1308236?
It is located near Ethan, Hanson County, South Dakota at 412th Ave & 266th St (2580580) (43.53183, -97.96467). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 8, 2020.
What type of structure is 1308236?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hanson County, SD?
Hanson County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, 6 of them constructed — the 54th-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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1308236, Ethan, Hanson County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/ethan-1308236 (data as of October 13, 2026).