Guyed tower 1279780 — Hayes, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1279780 — guyed tower near Hayes, 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 1279780 is a 96 m (314 ft) guyed tower near Hayes, Stanley County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 25, 2012. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1279780 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679208 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 25, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Dec 8, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-12186-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0020176814
Holds 762 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 24898 SD Hwy 34 (SD14531-B)
- City
- Hayes
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57537
- County
- Stanley County
- County FIPS
- 46117
- Coordinates
- 44.37283, -101.13647
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1279780 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1279780 is roughly in line with the 93 m average across the 25 structures registered in Stanley County. It is about 14% 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 10% below 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 632 m, which puts the top of the structure 728 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1279780, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hayes in Stanley County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.37283, -101.13647, with the site address filed as "24898 SD Hwy 34 (SD14531-B)". Stanley County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 14th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 22 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 Okaton, SD · 1228556, a tower at 150 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 1279780 on Dec 8, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1279780?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers III LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0020176814. Across the registry it holds 762 structure registrations, the 36th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (287 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-12186-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 1279780?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (314 ft), and 728 m (2,388 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1279780?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1279780?
It is located near Hayes, Stanley County, South Dakota at 24898 SD Hwy 34 (SD14531-B) (44.37283, -101.13647). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 25, 2012.
What type of structure is 1279780?
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 Stanley County, SD?
Stanley County has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 14th-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 1279780, Hayes, Stanley County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/hayes-1279780 (data as of October 20, 2026).