Tower 1042105 — Plankinton, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042105 — tower (type not specified) near Plankinton, 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 1042105 is a 332 m (1,089 ft) tower near Plankinton, Aurora County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 29, 1999. It is registered to Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042105 |
| Unique system identifier | 104411 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 29, 1999 |
| Registration issued | Aug 26, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-0589-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 7, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003733219
Holds 262 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4 1/2 MI N & 1 1/2 MI E OF I90 & HWY 281
- City
- Plankinton
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57368
- County
- Aurora County
- County FIPS
- 46003
- Coordinates
- 43.75917, -98.41250
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042105 compared with others?
At 332 m, structure 1042105 is about 2.9 times the 114 m average across the 12 structures registered in Aurora County. It is about 4.0 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 4.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 294 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 332 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 434 m, which puts the top of the structure 766 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042105, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Plankinton in Aurora County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.75917, -98.41250, with the site address filed as "4 1/2 MI N & 1 1/2 MI E OF I90 & HWY 281". Aurora County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 9 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 Mt Vernon, SD · 1220591, a tower at 213 m (canceled).
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 1042105 on Aug 26, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042105?
The FCC record lists Gray Local Media, Inc. of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003733219. Across the registry it holds 262 structure registrations, the 90th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 11 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (125 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-0589-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 7, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042105?
Its registered overall height above ground is 332 m (1,089 ft), and 766 m (2,513 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042105?
The registered owner is Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042105?
It is located near Plankinton, Aurora County, South Dakota at 4 1/2 MI N & 1 1/2 MI E OF I90 & HWY 281 (43.75917, -98.41250). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 29, 1999.
What type of structure is 1042105?
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 Aurora County, SD?
Aurora County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them constructed — the 43rd-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 1042105, Plankinton, Aurora County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/plankinton-1042105 (data as of October 20, 2026).