Tower 1276700 — Freeman, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1276700 — tower (type not specified) near Freeman, 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 1276700 is a 91 m (298 ft) tower near Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 17, 2011. It is registered to Octagon Towers, LLC, which holds 576 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1276700 |
| Unique system identifier | 2676127 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 17, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jul 5, 2021 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-3258-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
Chagrin Falls, OH · FRN 0029060647
Holds 576 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Northeast of the intersection of State Route 44 and 426th Avenue
- City
- Freeman
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57332
- County
- Hutchinson County
- County FIPS
- 46067
- Coordinates
- 43.40119, -97.67825
Within ~40 km
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Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1276700 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1276700 is about 14% below the 105 m average across the 11 structures registered in Hutchinson County. It is roughly in line with 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 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 88 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 405 m, which puts the top of the structure 496 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1276700, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Freeman in Hutchinson County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.40119, -97.67825, with the site address filed as "Northeast of the intersection of State Route 44 and 426th Avenue". Hutchinson County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 51st-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 8 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 Salem, SD · 1042111, a structure at 477 m (dismantled).
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 1276700 on Jul 5, 2021. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1276700?
The FCC record lists Octagon Towers, LLC of Chagrin Falls, OH as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0029060647. Across the registry it holds 576 structure registrations, the 44th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (187 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-3258-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 1276700?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (298 ft), and 496 m (1,628 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1276700?
The registered owner is Octagon Towers, LLC, which holds 576 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1276700?
It is located near Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota at Northeast of the intersection of State Route 44 and 426th Avenue (43.40119, -97.67825). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 17, 2011.
What type of structure is 1276700?
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 Hutchinson County, SD?
Hutchinson County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 8 of them constructed — the 51st-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 1276700, Freeman, Hutchinson County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/freeman-1276700 (data as of October 20, 2026).