Tower 1252088 — Martin, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1252088 — tower (type not specified) near Martin, 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 1252088 is a 66 m (216 ft) tower near Martin, Bennett County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Aug 15, 2012. It is registered to Western Area Power Administration, which holds 25 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1252088 |
| Unique system identifier | 2651252 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Apr 9, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-2001-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| 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
Western Area Power Administration
Lakewood, CO · FRN 0006159750
Holds 25 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3.5 miles north of Martin, South Dakota
- City
- Martin
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57551
- County
- Bennett County
- County FIPS
- 46007
- Coordinates
- 43.22528, -101.70583
Within ~40 km
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- Martin, SD · 1292209111 m
Lattice tower · Canceled
How tall is structure 1252088 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1252088 is about 35% below the 101 m average across the 10 structures registered in Bennett County. It is about 22% below 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 14% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 993 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,059 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1252088, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Martin in Bennett County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.22528, -101.70583, with the site address filed as "3.5 miles north of Martin, South Dakota". Bennett County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 53rd-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 Long Valley, SD · 1049731, a guyed tower at 199 m (granted (not yet 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 1252088 on Apr 9, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1252088?
The FCC record lists Western Area Power Administration of Lakewood, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006159750. Across the registry it holds 25 structure registrations, including 11 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (16 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AGL-2001-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1252088?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (216 ft), and 1,059 m (3,474 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1252088?
The registered owner is Western Area Power Administration, which holds 25 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1252088?
It is located near Martin, Bennett County, South Dakota at 3.5 miles north of Martin, South Dakota (43.22528, -101.70583). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Aug 15, 2012.
What type of structure is 1252088?
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 Bennett County, SD?
Bennett County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 53rd-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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1252088, Martin, Bennett County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/martin-1252088 (data as of October 20, 2026).