Guyed tower 1312235 — Martin, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312235 — guyed tower near Martin, 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 1312235 is a 111 m (365 ft) guyed tower near Martin, Bennett County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 19, 2019. It is registered to VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1312235 |
| Unique system identifier | 2711932 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Sep 28, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-AGL-4234-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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
Delray Beach, FL · FRN 0035673458
Holds 591 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 22988 284th Street (SD-0002)
- City
- Martin
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57551
- County
- Bennett County
- County FIPS
- 46007
- Coordinates
- 43.28831, -101.52139
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
- Martin, SD · 1045392152 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Norris, SD · 1291016127 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1312235 compared with others?
At 111 m, structure 1312235 is about 11% above the 101 m average across the 10 structures registered in Bennett County. It is about 32% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 110 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 111 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 917 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,028 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1312235, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Martin in Bennett County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.28831, -101.52139, with the site address filed as "22988 284th Street (SD-0002)". 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 1312235 on Sep 28, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1312235?
The FCC record lists VB BTS III, LLC of Delray Beach, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0035673458. Across the registry it holds 591 structure registrations, the 43rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (289 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-AGL-4234-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1312235?
Its registered overall height above ground is 111 m (365 ft), and 1,028 m (3,372 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1312235?
The registered owner is VB BTS III, LLC, which holds 591 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1312235?
It is located near Martin, Bennett County, South Dakota at 22988 284th Street (SD-0002) (43.28831, -101.52139). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 19, 2019.
What type of structure is 1312235?
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. 20,303 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.
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 1312235, 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 1312235, Martin, Bennett County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/martin-1312235 (data as of October 20, 2026).