Tower 1042359 — Rapid City, SD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042359 — tower (type not specified) near Rapid City, 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 1042359 is a 185 m (607 ft) tower near Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on May 1, 1964, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 1, 2001. It is registered to DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES, which holds 4 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042359 |
| Unique system identifier | 605562 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 1964 |
| Registration issued | Mar 24, 2010 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 1, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | CE-OE-5697 |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 5, 14, 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
DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES
Rapid City, SD · FRN 0002433340
Holds 4 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1629 SKYLINE DR
- City
- Rapid City
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57702
- County
- Pennington County
- County FIPS
- 46103
- Coordinates
- 44.06889, -103.25139
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1042359 compared with others?
At 185 m, structure 1042359 is about 2.4 times the 78 m average across the 96 structures registered in Pennington County. It is about 2.2 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 2.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 152 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 185 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,146 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,331 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042359, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rapid City in Pennington County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.06889, -103.25139, with the site address filed as "1629 SKYLINE DR". Pennington County has 96 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 2nd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 52 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 Rapid City, SD · 1058451, a tower at 233 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1042359 on Mar 24, 2010. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 76 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042359?
The FCC record lists DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES of Rapid City, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002433340. Across the registry it holds 4 structure registrations, including 3 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study CE-OE-5697, 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, 5, 14, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042359?
Its registered overall height above ground is 185 m (607 ft), and 1,331 m (4,367 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042359?
The registered owner is DUHAMEL BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES, which holds 4 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042359?
It is located near Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota at 1629 SKYLINE DR (44.06889, -103.25139). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on May 1, 1964.
What type of structure is 1042359?
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 Pennington County, SD?
Pennington County has 96 FCC-registered antenna structures, 52 of them constructed — the 2nd-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042359, 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 1042359, Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/rapid-city-1042359 (data as of October 20, 2026).