Guyed tower 1291990 — Mitchell, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291990 — guyed tower near Mitchell, 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 1291990 is a 106 m (349 ft) guyed tower near Mitchell, Hanson County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Nov 22, 2022. It is registered to EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC, which holds 26 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1291990 |
| Unique system identifier | 2691507 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Registration issued | Nov 21, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AGL-4546-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| 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
EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC
Madison, SD · FRN 0002431112
Holds 26 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 992.7 m east and 227.1 m south of the intersection of SD Hwy 38 and 413th Ave
- City
- Mitchell
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57301
- County
- Hanson County
- County FIPS
- 46061
- Coordinates
- 43.70050, -97.93511
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1291990 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1291990 is about 27% above the 84 m average across the 10 structures registered in Hanson County. It is about 27% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,259 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 102 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 421 m, which puts the top of the structure 528 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1291990, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mitchell in Hanson County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.70050, -97.93511, with the site address filed as "992.7 m east and 227.1 m south of the intersection of SD Hwy 38 and 413th Ave". Hanson County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 54th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 6 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 Mt Vernon, SD · 1220591, a tower at 213 m (canceled).
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 1291990 on Nov 21, 2022. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1291990?
The FCC record lists EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC of Madison, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002431112. Across the registry it holds 26 structure registrations, including 23 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (17 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AGL-4546-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1291990?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (349 ft), and 528 m (1,731 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1291990?
The registered owner is EAST RIVER ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC, which holds 26 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1291990?
It is located near Mitchell, Hanson County, South Dakota at 992.7 m east and 227.1 m south of the intersection of SD Hwy 38 and 413th Ave (43.70050, -97.93511). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Nov 22, 2022.
What type of structure is 1291990?
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. 20,259 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Hanson County, SD?
Hanson County has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, 6 of them constructed — the 54th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291990, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1291990, Mitchell, Hanson County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/mitchell-1291990 (data as of October 6, 2026).