Guyed tower 1326253 — Newell, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1326253 — guyed tower near Newell, 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 1326253 is a 93 m (305 ft) guyed tower near Newell, Butte County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 24, 2024. It is registered to Horvath Towers VI, LLC, which holds 505 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1326253 |
| Unique system identifier | 2726503 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Registration issued | Oct 20, 2023 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2023-AGL-14045-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1M |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 15 |
| 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
South Bend, IN · FRN 0013457312
Holds 505 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 16699 SD Highway 79
- City
- Newell
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57760
- County
- Butte County
- County FIPS
- 46019
- Coordinates
- 44.98314, -103.42575
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Newell, SD · 1250083152 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Newell, SD · 1291220126 m
Guyed tower · Canceled
Guyed tower · Constructed
- Newell, SD · 1312140106 m
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
How tall is structure 1326253 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1326253 is about 15% below the 110 m average across the 13 structures registered in Butte County. It is about 11% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 13% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 959 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,052 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1326253, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Newell in Butte County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.98314, -103.42575, with the site address filed as "16699 SD Highway 79". Butte County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 36th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 8 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 · 1250083, 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 1326253 on Oct 20, 2023. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1326253?
The FCC record lists Horvath Towers VI, LLC of South Bend, IN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0013457312. Across the registry it holds 505 structure registrations, the 50th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (209 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2023-AGL-14045-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1M, 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, 15.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1326253?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (305 ft), and 1,052 m (3,450 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1326253?
The registered owner is Horvath Towers VI, LLC, which holds 505 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1326253?
It is located near Newell, Butte County, South Dakota at 16699 SD Highway 79 (44.98314, -103.42575). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 24, 2024.
What type of structure is 1326253?
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. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Butte County, SD?
Butte County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 8 of them constructed — the 36th-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 1326253, Newell, Butte County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/newell-1326253 (data as of October 20, 2026).