Lattice tower 1256574 — Piedmont, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256574 — lattice tower near Piedmont, South Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256574 is a 57 m (188 ft) lattice tower near Piedmont, Meade County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet 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) | 1256574 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655740 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Jan 8, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-AGL-8549-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
- 925 Elk Creek Road
- City
- Piedmont
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57769
- County
- Meade County
- County FIPS
- 46093
- Coordinates
- 44.22828, -103.23525
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1256574 compared with others?
At 57 m, structure 1256574 is about 23% below the 75 m average across the 28 structures registered in Meade County. It is about 32% below the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 21% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 57 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 984 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,041 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256574, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Piedmont in Meade County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.22828, -103.23525, with the site address filed as "925 Elk Creek Road". 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 Rapid City, SD · 1058451, a tower at 233 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1256574 on Jan 8, 2026. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 154 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1256574?
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 2018-AGL-8549-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1256574?
Its registered overall height above ground is 57 m (188 ft), and 1,041 m (3,416 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256574?
The registered owner is CCATT LLC, which holds 5,006 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256574?
It is located near Piedmont, Meade County, South Dakota at 925 Elk Creek Road (44.22828, -103.23525). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Jun 22, 2010.
What type of structure is 1256574?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 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 1256574, Piedmont, Meade County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/piedmont-1256574 (data as of October 20, 2026).