Tank 1280372 — Mitchell, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280372 — tank near Mitchell, South Dakota. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280372 is a 42 m (138 ft) tank near Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 12, 2011. It is registered to MITCHELL, CITY OF.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1280372 |
| Unique system identifier | 2679800 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Sep 8, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-4462-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
MITCHELL, CITY OF
Mitchell, SD · FRN 0005617527
Location
- Address
- 1224 1/2 W. 5TH. ST.
- City
- Mitchell
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57301
- County
- Davison County
- County FIPS
- 46035
- Coordinates
- 43.71414, -98.04361
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1280372 compared with others?
At 42 m, structure 1280372 is about half of the 85 m average across the 27 structures registered in Davison County. It is about half of the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 1,098 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TANK), the average overall height is 43 m, so this one is roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 39 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 42 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 409 m, which puts the top of the structure 451 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1280372, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mitchell in Davison County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.71414, -98.04361, with the site address filed as "1224 1/2 W. 5TH. ST.". Davison County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 11th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 20 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 Plankinton, SD · 1042105, a tower at 332 m (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 1280372 on Sep 8, 2011. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1280372?
The FCC record lists MITCHELL, CITY OF of Mitchell, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005617527.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-4462-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1280372?
Its registered overall height above ground is 42 m (138 ft), and 451 m (1,480 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1280372?
The registered owner is MITCHELL, CITY OF.
Where is antenna structure 1280372?
It is located near Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota at 1224 1/2 W. 5TH. ST. (43.71414, -98.04361). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 12, 2011.
What type of structure is 1280372?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TANK, which decodes to "Tank". Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel. 1,098 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Davison County, SD?
Davison County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 11th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1280372, 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 1280372, Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/mitchell-1280372 (data as of October 13, 2026).