Guyed tower 1219820 — Fairburn, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1219820 — guyed tower near Fairburn, South Dakota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1219820 is a 152 m (498 ft) guyed tower near Fairburn, Shannon County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 3, 2002. It is registered to AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC, which holds 1,607 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1219820 |
| Unique system identifier | 2617468 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 3, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Jun 9, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2026-AGL-3253-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
Plano, TX · FRN 0014980726
Holds 1,607 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 20, Township 41 N, Range 45 W
- City
- Fairburn
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57770
- County
- Shannon County
- County FIPS
- 46113
- Coordinates
- 43.51897, -102.69972
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1219820 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1219820 is about 43% above the 106 m average across the 14 structures registered in Shannon County. It is about 81% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 42% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 147 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,010 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,162 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1219820, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Fairburn in Shannon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.51897, -102.69972, with the site address filed as "NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 20, Township 41 N, Range 45 W". Shannon County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 11 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 Batesland, SD · 1219104, a tower at 148 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 1219820 on Jun 9, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1219820?
The FCC record lists AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC of Plano, TX as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0014980726. Across the registry it holds 1,607 structure registrations, the 19th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (628 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2026-AGL-3253-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 1219820?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (498 ft), and 1,162 m (3,813 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1219820?
The registered owner is AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC, which holds 1,607 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1219820?
It is located near Fairburn, Shannon County, South Dakota at NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 20, Township 41 N, Range 45 W (43.51897, -102.69972). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 3, 2002.
What type of structure is 1219820?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Shannon County, SD?
Shannon County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 32nd-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 1219820, Fairburn, Shannon County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/fairburn-1219820 (data as of October 20, 2026).