Tower 1261871 — Rosebud, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1261871 — tower (type not specified) near Rosebud, 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 1261871 is a 152 m (500 ft) tower near Rosebud, Todd County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to Rosebud Sioux Tribe, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1261871 |
| Unique system identifier | 2661218 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Feb 21, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2007-AGL-9250-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Rosebud, SD · FRN 0016980435
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.4 miles from the intersection of BIA Road 5 and Lakeview Road bearing 296.9 de
- City
- Rosebud
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57572
- County
- Todd County
- County FIPS
- 46121
- Coordinates
- 43.21694, -100.79167
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1261871 compared with others?
At 152 m, structure 1261871 is about 66% above the 92 m average across the 15 structures registered in Todd County. It is about 81% 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 twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 151 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 152 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 903 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,055 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1261871, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rosebud in Todd County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.21694, -100.79167, with the site address filed as "2.4 miles from the intersection of BIA Road 5 and Lakeview Road bearing 296.9 de". Todd County has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 29th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 6 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 Rosebud, SD · 1267562, a tower at 166 m (granted (not yet 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 1261871 on Feb 21, 2008. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 154 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1261871?
The FCC record lists Rosebud Sioux Tribe of Rosebud, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0016980435. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2007-AGL-9250-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 3, 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1261871?
Its registered overall height above ground is 152 m (500 ft), and 1,055 m (3,463 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1261871?
The registered owner is Rosebud Sioux Tribe, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1261871?
It is located near Rosebud, Todd County, South Dakota at 2.4 miles from the intersection of BIA Road 5 and Lakeview Road bearing 296.9 de (43.21694, -100.79167). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1261871?
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 Todd County, SD?
Todd County has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, 6 of them constructed — the 29th-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 1261871, Rosebud, Todd County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/rosebud-1261871 (data as of October 20, 2026).