Lattice tower 1285206 — Murdo, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285206 — lattice tower near Murdo, South Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1285206 is a 94 m (309 ft) lattice tower near Murdo, Jones County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 2012. It is registered to CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1285206 |
| Unique system identifier | 2684634 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Oct 19, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-1509-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0017329715
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 25495 US 83
- City
- Murdo
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57559
- County
- Jones County
- County FIPS
- 46075
- Coordinates
- 43.72753, -100.68078
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1285206 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1285206 is about 13% above the 83 m average across the 13 structures registered in Jones County. It is about 12% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 35,886 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 588 m, which puts the top of the structure 682 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1285206, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Murdo in Jones County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.72753, -100.68078, with the site address filed as "25495 US 83". 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 Rosebud, SD · 1267562, a tower at 166 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 1285206 on Oct 19, 2017. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1285206?
The FCC record lists CommNet Cellular Inc. of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017329715. Across the registry it holds 338 structure registrations, the 74th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 133 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (104 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-1509-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1285206?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (309 ft), and 682 m (2,237 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1285206?
The registered owner is CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1285206?
It is located near Murdo, Jones County, South Dakota at 25495 US 83 (43.72753, -100.68078). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 2012.
What type of structure is 1285206?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,886 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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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 1285206, Murdo, Jones County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/murdo-1285206 (data as of October 20, 2026).