Tower 1281213 — Pine Ridge, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281213 — tower (type not specified) near Pine Ridge, 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 1281213 is a 67 m (220 ft) tower near Pine Ridge, Shannon County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Oglala Sioux Tribe - Department of Public Safety.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1281213 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680641 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Nov 2, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-5342-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| 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
Oglala Sioux Tribe - Department of Public Safety
Pine Ridge, SD · FRN 0021261516
Location
- Address
- 1001 Horse Thief Parkway
- City
- Pine Ridge
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57770
- County
- Shannon County
- County FIPS
- 46113
- Coordinates
- 43.00139, -102.54275
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1281213 compared with others?
At 67 m, structure 1281213 is about 37% below the 106 m average across the 14 structures registered in Shannon County. It is about 20% 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 12% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 63 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 67 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,004 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,071 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1281213, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Pine Ridge in Shannon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.00139, -102.54275, with the site address filed as "1001 Horse Thief Parkway". Shannon County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-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 Hay Springs, NE · 1026676, a tower at 153 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 1281213 on Nov 2, 2011. 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 1281213?
The FCC record lists Oglala Sioux Tribe - Department of Public Safety of Pine Ridge, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0021261516.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2011-AGL-5342-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1281213?
Its registered overall height above ground is 67 m (220 ft), and 1,071 m (3,515 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1281213?
The registered owner is Oglala Sioux Tribe - Department of Public Safety.
Where is antenna structure 1281213?
It is located near Pine Ridge, Shannon County, South Dakota at 1001 Horse Thief Parkway (43.00139, -102.54275). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1281213?
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 Shannon County, SD?
Shannon County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 32nd-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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1281213, Pine Ridge, Shannon County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/pine-ridge-1281213 (data as of October 13, 2026).