Tower 1278609 — Murdo, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278609 — tower (type not specified) near Murdo, 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 1278609 is a 28 m (90 ft) tower near Murdo, Jones County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 7, 2012. It is registered to West Central Electric Cooperative Inc, which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278609 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678037 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 7, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Apr 18, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-371-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
West Central Electric Cooperative Inc
Murdo, SD · FRN 0009985136
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 204 Main
- City
- Murdo
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57559
- County
- Jones County
- County FIPS
- 46075
- Coordinates
- 43.88944, -100.71306
Within ~40 km
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- Murdo, SD · 1252953152 m
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- Vivian, SD · 1243503130 m
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- Murdo, SD · 1050668111 m
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How tall is structure 1278609 compared with others?
At 28 m, structure 1278609 is about 33% of the 83 m average across the 13 structures registered in Jones County. It is about 33% of the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 36% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 24 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 28 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 704 m, which puts the top of the structure 732 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278609, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Murdo in Jones County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.88944, -100.71306, with the site address filed as "204 Main". Jones County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 40th-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 Murdo, SD · 1252953, a tower at 152 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 1278609 on Apr 18, 2011. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1278609?
The FCC record lists West Central Electric Cooperative Inc of Murdo, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009985136. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-371-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 1278609?
Its registered overall height above ground is 28 m (90 ft), and 732 m (2,400 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278609?
The registered owner is West Central Electric Cooperative Inc, which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278609?
It is located near Murdo, Jones County, South Dakota at 204 Main (43.88944, -100.71306). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 7, 2012.
What type of structure is 1278609?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Jones County, SD?
Jones County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 40th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278609, 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 1278609, Murdo, Jones County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/murdo-1278609 (data as of October 20, 2026).