Guyed tower 1049736 — Pierre, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049736 — guyed tower near Pierre, 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 1049736 is a 61 m (200 ft) guyed tower near Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Apr 1, 2007. It is registered to SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, which holds 47 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049736 |
| Unique system identifier | 611431 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 1, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2021-AGL-32791-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
Vermillion, SD · FRN 0002404358
Holds 47 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NE/4NE/4 Sec17, T111N, R79W, Hughes County
- City
- Pierre
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57501
- County
- Hughes County
- County FIPS
- 46065
- Coordinates
- 44.42328, -100.35408
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049736 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1049736 is roughly in line with the 59 m average across the 28 structures registered in Hughes County. It is about 27% below 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 43% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 60 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 583 m, which puts the top of the structure 644 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049736, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pierre in Hughes County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.42328, -100.35408, with the site address filed as "NE/4NE/4 Sec17, T111N, R79W, Hughes County". Hughes County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 8th-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 Presho, SD · 1041931, a tower at 332 m (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 1049736 on Nov 27, 2024. Nationally, 18,387 of the 197,770 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 155 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1049736?
The FCC record lists SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK of Vermillion, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002404358. Across the registry it holds 47 structure registrations, the 363rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 47 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (31 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2021-AGL-32791-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 1049736?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (200 ft), and 644 m (2,113 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049736?
The registered owner is SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, which holds 47 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1049736?
It is located near Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota at NE/4NE/4 Sec17, T111N, R79W, Hughes County (44.42328, -100.35408). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Apr 1, 2007.
What type of structure is 1049736?
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 Hughes County, SD?
Hughes County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 8th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049736, weekly bulk file.
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 1049736, Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/pierre-1049736 (data as of October 13, 2026).