Tower 1029411 — Humboldt, SD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029411 — tower (type not specified) near Humboldt, 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 1029411 is a 93 m (306 ft) tower near Humboldt, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1973, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Aug 28, 2000. It is registered to WWC License L.L.C., which holds 48 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029411 |
| Unique system identifier | 102422 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1973 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Date dismantled | Aug 28, 2000 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 96-AGL-4300-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
Bellevue, WA · FRN 0001565167
Holds 48 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 16, Township 103 N, Range 52 W
- City
- Humboldt
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57035
- County
- Minnehaha County
- County FIPS
- 46099
- Coordinates
- 43.73164, -97.08756
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029411 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1029411 is about 27% above the 74 m average across the 116 structures registered in Minnehaha County. It is about 11% above 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 22% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 88 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 552 m, which puts the top of the structure 645 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029411, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Humboldt in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.73164, -97.08756, with the site address filed as "NW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 16, Township 103 N, Range 52 W". Minnehaha County has 116 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 95 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 "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1029411 on Sep 28, 2004. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 76 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1029411?
The FCC record lists WWC License L.L.C. of Bellevue, WA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001565167. Across the registry it holds 48 structure registrations, the 360th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 18 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (45 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 96-AGL-4300-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 1029411?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (306 ft), and 645 m (2,116 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029411?
The registered owner is WWC License L.L.C., which holds 48 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1029411?
It is located near Humboldt, Minnehaha County, South Dakota at NW 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 16, Township 103 N, Range 52 W (43.73164, -97.08756). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1973.
What type of structure is 1029411?
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 Minnehaha County, SD?
Minnehaha County has 116 FCC-registered antenna structures, 95 of them constructed — the largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029411, weekly bulk file.
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 1029411, Humboldt, Minnehaha County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/humboldt-1029411 (data as of October 20, 2026).