Guyed tower 1297987 — Junction City, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297987 — guyed tower near Junction City, 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 1297987 is a 94 m (308 ft) guyed tower near Junction City, Union County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 24, 2017. It is registered to EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC, which holds 26 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297987 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697506 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Registration issued | May 22, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2017-AGL-7357-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC
Madison, SD · FRN 0002431112
Holds 26 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1950 ft South and 260 ft West of intersection SD HWY 50 & Union County HWY 21
- City
- Junction City
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57025
- County
- Union County
- County FIPS
- 46127
- Coordinates
- 42.77369, -96.76728
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297987 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1297987 is about 17% above the 80 m average across the 24 structures registered in Union County. It is about 12% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 90 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 363 m, which puts the top of the structure 457 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297987, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Junction City in Union County, South Dakota, at coordinates 42.77369, -96.76728, with the site address filed as "1950 ft South and 260 ft West of intersection SD HWY 50 & Union County HWY 21". Union County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 15 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 Obert, NE · 1031958, a tower at 257 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 1297987 on May 22, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1297987?
The FCC record lists EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC of Madison, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002431112. Across the registry it holds 26 structure registrations, including 23 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (17 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2017-AGL-7357-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1297987?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (308 ft), and 457 m (1,500 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297987?
The registered owner is EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC, which holds 26 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297987?
It is located near Junction City, Union County, South Dakota at 1950 ft South and 260 ft West of intersection SD HWY 50 & Union County HWY 21 (42.77369, -96.76728). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 24, 2017.
What type of structure is 1297987?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Union County, SD?
Union County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them constructed — the 16th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297987, 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 1297987, Junction City, Union County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/junction-city-1297987 (data as of October 13, 2026).