Tower 1042079 — Foresburg, SD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042079 — tower (type not specified) near Foresburg, 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 1042079 is a 75 m (247 ft) tower near Foresburg, Sanborn County, South Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1976, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jan 27, 2005. It is registered to SOUTH DAKOTA TELEVISION, L.L.C., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042079 |
| Unique system identifier | 605338 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1976 |
| Registration issued | Feb 2, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Jan 27, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-1489-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
SOUTH DAKOTA TELEVISION, L.L.C.
New York, NY · FRN 0012624094
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- ON COUNTY RD .5 MI S
- City
- Foresburg
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57314
- County
- Sanborn County
- County FIPS
- 46111
- Coordinates
- 44.01306, -98.11000
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042079 compared with others?
At 75 m, structure 1042079 is about half of the 139 m average across the 8 structures registered in Sanborn County. It is about 10% below the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 74 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 75 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 389 m, which puts the top of the structure 464 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042079, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Foresburg in Sanborn County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.01306, -98.11000, with the site address filed as "ON COUNTY RD .5 MI S". Sanborn County has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 58th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 7 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 Plankinton, SD · 1042105, a tower at 332 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1042079 on Feb 2, 2005. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 76 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042079?
The FCC record lists SOUTH DAKOTA TELEVISION, L.L.C. of New York, NY as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0012624094. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AGL-1489-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042079?
Its registered overall height above ground is 75 m (247 ft), and 464 m (1,522 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042079?
The registered owner is SOUTH DAKOTA TELEVISION, L.L.C., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042079?
It is located near Foresburg, Sanborn County, South Dakota at ON COUNTY RD .5 MI S (44.01306, -98.11000). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1976.
What type of structure is 1042079?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Sanborn County, SD?
Sanborn County has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 58th-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 1042079, Foresburg, Sanborn County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/foresburg-1042079 (data as of October 13, 2026).