Tower 1063503 — La Plant, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1063503 — tower (type not specified) near La Plant, 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 1063503 is a 92 m (302 ft) tower near La Plant, Dewey County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1977. It is registered to CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE TELEPHONE AUTHORITY.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1063503 |
| Unique system identifier | 623179 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1977 |
| Registration issued | Apr 21, 1999 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-0557-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE TELEPHONE AUTHORITY
Eagle Butte, SD
Location
- Address
- 1/2 MI S
- City
- La Plant
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57625
- County
- Dewey County
- County FIPS
- 46041
- Coordinates
- 45.13639, -100.65083
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Canceled
Guyed tower · Canceled
Lattice tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1063503 compared with others?
At 92 m, structure 1063503 is roughly in line with the 90 m average across the 17 structures registered in Dewey County. It is roughly in line with 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 21% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 92 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 614 m, which puts the top of the structure 706 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1063503, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near La Plant in Dewey County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.13639, -100.65083, with the site address filed as "1/2 MI S". Dewey County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 12 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 Mobridge, SD · 1042336, a tower at 138 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 1063503 on Apr 21, 1999. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1063503?
The FCC record lists CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE TELEPHONE AUTHORITY of Eagle Butte, SD as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-0557-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1063503?
Its registered overall height above ground is 92 m (302 ft), and 706 m (2,316 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1063503?
The registered owner is CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE TELEPHONE AUTHORITY.
Where is antenna structure 1063503?
It is located near La Plant, Dewey County, South Dakota at 1/2 MI S (45.13639, -100.65083). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1977.
What type of structure is 1063503?
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 Dewey County, SD?
Dewey County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 22nd-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
Related pages
Working with towers? Pro adds alerts, change history and CSV export ($39/mo); Enterprise adds full national files, the API and an MCP server for AI tools.
Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1063503, 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 1063503, La Plant, Dewey County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/la-plant-1063503 (data as of October 20, 2026).