Tower 1252402 — Mina, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1252402 — tower (type not specified) near Mina, 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 1252402 is a 152 m (499 ft) tower near Mina, Edmunds County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Dakota Broadcasting, LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1252402 |
| Unique system identifier | 2651566 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Nov 3, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2005-AGL-2185-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
Dakota Broadcasting, LLC
Pierre, SD · FRN 0016000994
Location
- Address
- 2.6 MILES NW OF MINA, SD, 1/2 MILE N OF US HWY 12
- City
- Mina
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57451
- County
- Edmunds County
- County FIPS
- 46045
- Coordinates
- 45.45356, -98.80314
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Mina, SD · 1250277159 m
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Antenna tower array (tower 5 of 5) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1252402 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1252402 is about 66% above the 92 m average across the 12 structures registered in Edmunds County. It is about 81% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 151 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 442 m, which puts the top of the structure 594 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1252402, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mina in Edmunds County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.45356, -98.80314, with the site address filed as "2.6 MILES NW OF MINA, SD, 1/2 MILE N OF US HWY 12". Edmunds County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 45th-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 Chelsea, SD · 1018772, a tower at 183 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 1252402 on Nov 3, 2008. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 155 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1252402?
The FCC record lists Dakota Broadcasting, LLC of Pierre, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0016000994.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2005-AGL-2185-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 1252402?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (499 ft), and 594 m (1,949 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1252402?
The registered owner is Dakota Broadcasting, LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1252402?
It is located near Mina, Edmunds County, South Dakota at 2.6 MILES NW OF MINA, SD, 1/2 MILE N OF US HWY 12 (45.45356, -98.80314). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1252402?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Edmunds County, SD?
Edmunds County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them constructed — the 45th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1252402, 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 1252402, Mina, Edmunds County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/mina-1252402 (data as of October 13, 2026).