Tower 1242769 — Newell, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242769 — tower (type not specified) near Newell, 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 1242769 is a 150 m (492 ft) tower near Newell, Meade County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 22, 2010. It is registered to CCATT LLC, which holds 5,006 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242769 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641736 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Jan 8, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-7369-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
Canonsburg, PA · FRN 0023254592
Holds 5,006 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 14, Township 12 N, Range 10 E
- City
- Newell
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57758
- County
- Meade County
- County FIPS
- 46093
- Coordinates
- 45.00292, -102.86842
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Newell, SD · 1291220126 m
Guyed tower · Canceled
- Faith, SD · 1290802125 m
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Newell, SD · 1312140106 m
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1242769 compared with others?
At 150 m, structure 1242769 is about twice the 75 m average across the 28 structures registered in Meade County. It is about 79% above 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 147 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 150 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 886 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,036 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242769, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newell in Meade County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.00292, -102.86842, with the site address filed as "SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 14, Township 12 N, Range 10 E". Meade County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-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 Newell, SD · 1291220, a guyed tower at 126 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 1242769 on Jan 8, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1242769?
The FCC record lists CCATT LLC of Canonsburg, PA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023254592. Across the registry it holds 5,006 structure registrations, the 3rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (1,570 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-7369-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 1242769?
Its registered overall height above ground is 150 m (492 ft), and 1,036 m (3,400 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242769?
The registered owner is CCATT LLC, which holds 5,006 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242769?
It is located near Newell, Meade County, South Dakota at SE 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 14, Township 12 N, Range 10 E (45.00292, -102.86842). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 22, 2010.
What type of structure is 1242769?
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 Meade County, SD?
Meade County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1242769, Newell, Meade County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/newell-1242769 (data as of October 20, 2026).