Tower 1256086 — Pierre, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1256086 — tower (type not specified) near Pierre, 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 1256086 is a 59 m (195 ft) tower near Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 22, 2007. It is registered to BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering, which holds 47 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1256086 |
| Unique system identifier | 2655251 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Registration issued | Feb 20, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-AGL-7809-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
BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering
Pierre, SD · FRN 0003885761
Holds 47 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- portion of SW/4, S28, T111N, R79W, Hughes County, SD.
- City
- Pierre
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57501
- County
- Hughes County
- County FIPS
- 46065
- Coordinates
- 44.38286, -100.34336
Within ~40 km
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- Blunt, SD · 1242770150 m
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How tall is structure 1256086 compared with others?
At 59 m, structure 1256086 is roughly in line with the 59 m average across the 28 structures registered in Hughes County. It is about 29% below the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 22% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 55 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 59 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 522 m, which puts the top of the structure 582 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1256086, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pierre in Hughes County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.38286, -100.34336, with the site address filed as "portion of SW/4, S28, T111N, R79W, Hughes County, SD.". 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 "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 1256086 on Feb 20, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1256086?
The FCC record lists BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering of Pierre, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003885761. 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 2006-AGL-7809-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 1256086?
Its registered overall height above ground is 59 m (195 ft), and 582 m (1,908 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1256086?
The registered owner is BIT/State Radio Communications Engineering, which holds 47 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1256086?
It is located near Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota at portion of SW/4, S28, T111N, R79W, Hughes County, SD. (44.38286, -100.34336). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 22, 2007.
What type of structure is 1256086?
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. 75,247 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 1256086, 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 1256086, Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/pierre-1256086 (data as of October 13, 2026).