Tower 1042385 — Ipswich, SD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042385 — tower (type not specified) near Ipswich, 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 1042385 is a 109 m (358 ft) tower near Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1981, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 20, 2004. It is registered to Qwest Corporation, which holds 45 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042385 |
| Unique system identifier | 605584 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1981 |
| Registration issued | Dec 28, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 20, 2004 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-5409-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
Littleton, CO · FRN 0003746757
Holds 45 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5 MI NNW
- City
- Ipswich
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57451
- County
- Edmunds County
- County FIPS
- 46045
- Coordinates
- 45.52000, -99.06056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042385 compared with others?
At 109 m, structure 1042385 is about 19% above the 92 m average across the 12 structures registered in Edmunds County. It is about 30% 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 43% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 104 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 109 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 494 m, which puts the top of the structure 603 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042385, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ipswich in Edmunds County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.52000, -99.06056, with the site address filed as "5 MI NNW". Edmunds County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 45th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 7 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 Chelsea, SD · 1018772, a tower at 183 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1042385 on Dec 28, 2005. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 76 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042385?
The FCC record lists Qwest Corporation of Littleton, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003746757. Across the registry it holds 45 structure registrations, the 371st-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 8 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (36 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-5409-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 1042385?
Its registered overall height above ground is 109 m (358 ft), and 603 m (1,978 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042385?
The registered owner is Qwest Corporation, which holds 45 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042385?
It is located near Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota at 5 MI NNW (45.52000, -99.06056). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1981.
What type of structure is 1042385?
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 Edmunds County, SD?
Edmunds County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 45th-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 1042385, Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/ipswich-1042385 (data as of October 13, 2026).