Tower 1049733 — Pierpont, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049733 — tower (type not specified) near Pierpont, 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 1049733 is a 325 m (1,066 ft) tower near Pierpont, Day County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 1, 1971. It is registered to SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA = SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049733 |
| Unique system identifier | 611428 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 1, 1971 |
| Registration issued | Jun 11, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-0629-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 8, 17, 21 |
| 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
SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA = SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK
Vermillion, SD
Location
- Address
- 8 MI E
- City
- Pierpont
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57274
- County
- Day County
- County FIPS
- 46037
- Coordinates
- 45.49833, -97.67472
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049733 compared with others?
At 325 m, structure 1049733 is about 2.9 times the 110 m average across the 11 structures registered in Day County. It is about 3.9 times 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 4.3 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 305 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 325 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 566 m, which puts the top of the structure 891 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049733, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pierpont in Day County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.49833, -97.67472, with the site address filed as "8 MI E". Day County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 49th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 10 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 Crocker, SD · 1041932, a structure at 399 m (dismantled).
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 1049733 on Jun 11, 1998. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1049733?
The FCC record lists SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA = SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK of Vermillion, SD as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AGL-0629-OE, 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 1, 3, 8, 17, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1049733?
Its registered overall height above ground is 325 m (1,066 ft), and 891 m (2,924 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049733?
The registered owner is SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DBA = SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK.
Where is antenna structure 1049733?
It is located near Pierpont, Day County, South Dakota at 8 MI E (45.49833, -97.67472). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 1, 1971.
What type of structure is 1049733?
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 Day County, SD?
Day County has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them constructed — the 49th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049733, weekly bulk file.
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 1049733, Pierpont, Day County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/pierpont-1049733 (data as of October 20, 2026).