Tower 1265033 — Lucas, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1265033 — tower (type not specified) near Lucas, 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 1265033 is a 120 m (394 ft) tower near Lucas, Gregory County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Church Planters of America.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1265033 |
| Unique system identifier | 2664380 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Sep 5, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2008-AGL-4898-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Church Planters of America
Germanton, NC · FRN 0003780525
Location
- Address
- Forested Area Near Lucas, SD
- City
- Lucas
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57523
- County
- Gregory County
- County FIPS
- 46053
- Coordinates
- 43.24619, -99.02967
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1265033 compared with others?
At 120 m, structure 1265033 is about 26% above the 95 m average across the 13 structures registered in Gregory County. It is about 43% 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 57% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 586 m, which puts the top of the structure 706 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1265033, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Lucas in Gregory County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.24619, -99.02967, with the site address filed as "Forested Area Near Lucas, SD". Gregory County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 38th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 11 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 Fairfax, SD · 1242772, a guyed tower at 150 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1265033 on Sep 5, 2008. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 154 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1265033?
The FCC record lists Church Planters of America of Germanton, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003780525.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2008-AGL-4898-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1265033?
Its registered overall height above ground is 120 m (394 ft), and 706 m (2,316 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1265033?
The registered owner is Church Planters of America.
Where is antenna structure 1265033?
It is located near Lucas, Gregory County, South Dakota at Forested Area Near Lucas, SD (43.24619, -99.02967). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1265033?
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 Gregory County, SD?
Gregory County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 38th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1265033, 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 1265033, Lucas, Gregory County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/lucas-1265033 (data as of October 20, 2026).