Tower 1271684 — Gregory, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1271684 — tower (type not specified) near Gregory, 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 1271684 is a 94 m (310 ft) tower near Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 18, 2010. It is registered to CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1271684 |
| Unique system identifier | 2671031 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 18, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Oct 19, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-AGL-2731-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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0017329715
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Hwy 251
- City
- Gregory
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57533
- County
- Gregory County
- County FIPS
- 46053
- Coordinates
- 43.12889, -99.43739
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1271684 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1271684 is roughly in line with the 95 m average across the 13 structures registered in Gregory County. It is about 12% above 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 about 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 691 m, which puts the top of the structure 785 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1271684, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Gregory in Gregory County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.12889, -99.43739, with the site address filed as "Hwy 251". Gregory County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-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 Gregory, SD · 1042197, a tower at 184 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 1271684 on Oct 19, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1271684?
The FCC record lists CommNet Cellular Inc. of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017329715. Across the registry it holds 338 structure registrations, the 74th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 133 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (104 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2010-AGL-2731-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 1271684?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (310 ft), and 785 m (2,575 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1271684?
The registered owner is CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1271684?
It is located near Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota at Hwy 251 (43.12889, -99.43739). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 18, 2010.
What type of structure is 1271684?
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 Gregory County, SD?
Gregory County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 38th-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 1271684, Gregory, Gregory County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/gregory-1271684 (data as of October 13, 2026).