Guyed tower 1298533 — Madison, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298533 — guyed tower near Madison, 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 1298533 is a 137 m (450 ft) guyed tower near Madison, Lake County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 12, 2017. It is registered to SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, which holds 47 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1298533 |
| Unique system identifier | 2698052 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-185-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Vermillion, SD · FRN 0002404358
Holds 47 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SE/4, SE/4, Sec 36, T106N, R53W Lake County
- City
- Madison
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57042
- County
- Lake County
- County FIPS
- 46079
- Coordinates
- 43.93592, -97.13136
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1298533 compared with others?
At 137 m, structure 1298533 is about 54% above the 89 m average across the 21 structures registered in Lake County. It is about 63% 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 29% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 134 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 137 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 550 m, which puts the top of the structure 687 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1298533, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Madison in Lake County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.93592, -97.13136, with the site address filed as "SE/4, SE/4, Sec 36, T106N, R53W Lake County". Lake County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 18th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 16 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 Salem, SD · 1042111, a structure at 477 m (dismantled).
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 1298533 on Nov 27, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1298533?
The FCC record lists SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK of Vermillion, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002404358. Across the registry it holds 47 structure registrations, the 363rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 47 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (31 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-185-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1298533?
Its registered overall height above ground is 137 m (450 ft), and 687 m (2,253 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1298533?
The registered owner is SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, which holds 47 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1298533?
It is located near Madison, Lake County, South Dakota at SE/4, SE/4, Sec 36, T106N, R53W Lake County (43.93592, -97.13136). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 12, 2017.
What type of structure is 1298533?
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 Lake County, SD?
Lake County has 21 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them constructed — the 18th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1298533, 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 1298533, Madison, Lake County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/madison-1298533 (data as of October 13, 2026).