Tower 1283697 — Martin, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1283697 — 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 1283697 is a 104 m (340 ft) tower near Martin, Bennett County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 15, 2012. It is registered to Lacreek Electric Association, Inc.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1283697 |
| Unique system identifier | 2683125 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 15, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Apr 10, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-526-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Lacreek Electric Association, Inc.
Martin, SD · FRN 0002431310
Location
- Address
- 3.2 KM north 2.4 KM west
- City
- Martin
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57551
- County
- Bennett County
- County FIPS
- 46007
- Coordinates
- 43.20211, -101.76378
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1283697 compared with others?
At 104 m, structure 1283697 is roughly in line with the 101 m average across the 10 structures registered in Bennett County. It is about 23% 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 36% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 98 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 104 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,025 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,128 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1283697, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Martin in Bennett County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.20211, -101.76378, with the site address filed as "3.2 KM north 2.4 KM west". 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 1283697 on Apr 10, 2012. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1283697?
The FCC record lists Lacreek Electric Association, Inc. of Martin, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002431310.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-526-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1283697?
Its registered overall height above ground is 104 m (340 ft), and 1,128 m (3,702 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1283697?
The registered owner is Lacreek Electric Association, Inc..
Where is antenna structure 1283697?
It is located near Martin, Bennett County, South Dakota at 3.2 KM north 2.4 KM west (43.20211, -101.76378). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 15, 2012.
What type of structure is 1283697?
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 1283697, Martin, Bennett County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/martin-1283697 (data as of October 20, 2026).