Lattice tower 1281493 — Hot Springs, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281493 — lattice tower near Hot Springs, South Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281493 is a 61 m (199 ft) lattice tower near Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 14, 2012. It is registered to SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1281493 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680921 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Dec 8, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-12190-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
- 27644 US-385 (SD14532-B)
- City
- Hot Springs
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57747
- County
- Fall River County
- County FIPS
- 46047
- Coordinates
- 43.39836, -103.39269
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1281493 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1281493 is about 22% below the 78 m average across the 14 structures registered in Fall River County. It is about 28% below the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 979 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,039 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1281493, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hot Springs in Fall River County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.39836, -103.39269, with the site address filed as "27644 US-385 (SD14532-B)". Fall River County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 30th-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 Fairburn, SD · 1265843, a guyed 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 1281493 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 1281493?
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-12190-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1281493?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 1,039 m (3,410 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1281493?
The registered owner is SBA Towers III LLC, which holds 762 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1281493?
It is located near Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota at 27644 US-385 (SD14532-B) (43.39836, -103.39269). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 14, 2012.
What type of structure is 1281493?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Fall River County, SD?
Fall River County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 30th-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 1281493, Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/hot-springs-1281493 (data as of October 20, 2026).