Guyed tower 1291016 — Norris, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1291016 — guyed tower near Norris, 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 1291016 is a 127 m (415 ft) guyed tower near Norris, Mellette County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 2014. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1291016 |
| Unique system identifier | 2690533 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 2014 |
| Registration issued | Nov 30, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2022-AGL-12348-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,809 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 27161 SD Highway 63
- City
- Norris
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57560
- County
- Mellette County
- County FIPS
- 46095
- Coordinates
- 43.48144, -101.20481
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1291016 compared with others?
At 127 m, structure 1291016 is about 23% above the 103 m average across the 7 structures registered in Mellette County. It is about 51% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,277 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 19% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 127 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 765 m, which puts the top of the structure 892 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1291016, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Norris in Mellette County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.48144, -101.20481, with the site address filed as "27161 SD Highway 63". Mellette County has 7 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 61st-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 6 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 Long Valley, SD · 1049731, a guyed tower at 199 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 1291016 on Nov 30, 2022. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1291016?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,809 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,885 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2022-AGL-12348-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 1291016?
Its registered overall height above ground is 127 m (415 ft), and 892 m (2,925 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1291016?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,809 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1291016?
It is located near Norris, Mellette County, South Dakota at 27161 SD Highway 63 (43.48144, -101.20481). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 2014.
What type of structure is 1291016?
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. 20,277 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Mellette County, SD?
Mellette County has 7 FCC-registered antenna structures, 6 of them constructed — the 61st-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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1291016, Norris, Mellette County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/norris-1291016 (data as of October 13, 2026).