Tower 1049868 — Huron, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049868 — tower (type not specified) near Huron, 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 1049868 is a 63 m (208 ft) tower near Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1974. It is registered to DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049868 |
| Unique system identifier | 611545 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1974 |
| Registration issued | Jun 11, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 88-AGL-442-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Pierre, SD
Location
- Address
- 4.8 KM E OF HURON CITY HALL
- City
- Huron
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57350
- County
- Beadle County
- County FIPS
- 46005
- Coordinates
- 44.36222, -98.15278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049868 compared with others?
At 63 m, structure 1049868 is roughly in line with the 61 m average across the 24 structures registered in Beadle County. It is about 25% below 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 17% below that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 396 m, which puts the top of the structure 460 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049868, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Huron in Beadle County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.36222, -98.15278, with the site address filed as "4.8 KM E OF HURON CITY HALL". Beadle County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 17 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 Alpena, SD · 1042456, a guyed tower at 262 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 1049868 on Jun 11, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1049868?
The FCC record lists DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS LTD of Pierre, SD as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 88-AGL-442-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049868?
Its registered overall height above ground is 63 m (208 ft), and 460 m (1,508 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049868?
The registered owner is DAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Where is antenna structure 1049868?
It is located near Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota at 4.8 KM E OF HURON CITY HALL (44.36222, -98.15278). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1974.
What type of structure is 1049868?
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 Beadle County, SD?
Beadle County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 15th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049868, weekly bulk file.
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 1049868, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/huron-1049868 (data as of October 13, 2026).