Tower 1050669 — Pickstown, SD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1050669 — tower (type not specified) near Pickstown, 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 1050669 is a 127 m (416 ft) tower near Pickstown, Hyde County, South Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1995, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Dec 15, 2001. It is registered to GCC LICENSE CORPORATION, which holds 48 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1050669 |
| Unique system identifier | 612234 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1995 |
| Registration issued | Mar 14, 2002 |
| Date dismantled | Dec 15, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 95-AGL-2063-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
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
Bellevue, WA · FRN 0001565167
Holds 48 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- SW 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 114N
- City
- Pickstown
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57540
- County
- Hyde County
- County FIPS
- 46069
- Coordinates
- 44.65556, -99.65028
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1050669 compared with others?
At 127 m, structure 1050669 is about 54% above the 82 m average across the 13 structures registered in Hyde County. It is about 51% 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 66% 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 524 m, which puts the top of the structure 651 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1050669, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pickstown in Hyde County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.65556, -99.65028, with the site address filed as "SW 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 114N". Hyde County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 39th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 11 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 Blunt, SD · 1242770, a tower at 150 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1050669 on Mar 14, 2002. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 76 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1050669?
The FCC record lists GCC LICENSE CORPORATION of Bellevue, WA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0001565167. Across the registry it holds 48 structure registrations, the 360th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 18 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (45 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 95-AGL-2063-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1050669?
Its registered overall height above ground is 127 m (416 ft), and 651 m (2,136 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1050669?
The registered owner is GCC LICENSE CORPORATION, which holds 48 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1050669?
It is located near Pickstown, Hyde County, South Dakota at SW 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 114N (44.65556, -99.65028). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1995.
What type of structure is 1050669?
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 Hyde County, SD?
Hyde County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 39th-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 1050669, Pickstown, Hyde County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/pickstown-1050669 (data as of October 20, 2026).