Tower 1039348 — Ree Heights, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1039348 — tower (type not specified) near Ree Heights, 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 1039348 is a 95 m (310 ft) tower near Ree Heights, Hand County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 19, 2009. It is registered to NorthWestern Corporation, which holds 72 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1039348 |
| Unique system identifier | 603143 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Registration issued | Oct 29, 2020 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-AGL-844-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
Butte, MT · FRN 0012478665
Holds 72 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.5 MILES SE OF
- City
- Ree Heights
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57371
- County
- Hand County
- County FIPS
- 46059
- Coordinates
- 44.48417, -99.19056
Within ~40 km
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- Miller, SD · 1041174137 m
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How tall is structure 1039348 compared with others?
At 95 m, structure 1039348 is about 11% above the 85 m average across the 12 structures registered in Hand County. It is about 13% above 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 24% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 95 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 653 m, which puts the top of the structure 747 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1039348, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Ree Heights in Hand County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.48417, -99.19056, with the site address filed as "2.5 MILES SE OF". Hand County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 47th-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 Miller, SD · 1041174, a guyed tower at 137 m (granted (not yet 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 1039348 on Oct 29, 2020. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1039348?
The FCC record lists NorthWestern Corporation of Butte, MT as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0012478665. Across the registry it holds 72 structure registrations, the 268th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 25 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (37 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-AGL-844-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 1039348?
Its registered overall height above ground is 95 m (310 ft), and 747 m (2,452 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1039348?
The registered owner is NorthWestern Corporation, which holds 72 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1039348?
It is located near Ree Heights, Hand County, South Dakota at 2.5 MILES SE OF (44.48417, -99.19056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 19, 2009.
What type of structure is 1039348?
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 Hand County, SD?
Hand County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them constructed — the 47th-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 1039348, Ree Heights, Hand County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/ree-heights-1039348 (data as of October 20, 2026).