Tower 1042336 — Mobridge, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042336 — tower (type not specified) near Mobridge, 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 1042336 is a 138 m (453 ft) tower near Mobridge, Walworth County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1991. It is registered to James River Broadcasting Company, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042336 |
| Unique system identifier | 605544 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1991 |
| Registration issued | Aug 2, 2012 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-AGL-912-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
James River Broadcasting Company
Valley City, ND · FRN 0002428506
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.8 MI E ON US HWY 12
- City
- Mobridge
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57631
- County
- Walworth County
- County FIPS
- 46129
- Coordinates
- 45.53056, -100.34194
Within ~40 km
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- Lowry, SD · 1049734252 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
- Lowry, SD · 1013562152 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Constructed
Guyed tower · Canceled
Lattice tower · Constructed
How tall is structure 1042336 compared with others?
At 138 m, structure 1042336 is about 52% above the 91 m average across the 16 structures registered in Walworth County. It is about 64% 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 81% above that figure.
The site's filed ground elevation is 593 m, which puts the top of the structure 731 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042336, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mobridge in Walworth County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.53056, -100.34194, with the site address filed as "2.8 MI E ON US HWY 12". Walworth County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 12 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 Lowry, SD · 1049734, a tower at 252 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 1042336 on Aug 2, 2012. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042336?
The FCC record lists James River Broadcasting Company of Valley City, ND as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002428506. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-AGL-912-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042336?
Its registered overall height above ground is 138 m (453 ft), and 731 m (2,398 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042336?
The registered owner is James River Broadcasting Company, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042336?
It is located near Mobridge, Walworth County, South Dakota at 2.8 MI E ON US HWY 12 (45.53056, -100.34194). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1991.
What type of structure is 1042336?
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 Walworth County, SD?
Walworth County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 28th-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 1042336, Mobridge, Walworth County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/mobridge-1042336 (data as of October 20, 2026).