Guyed tower 1206712 — Rowena, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206712 — guyed tower near Rowena, South Dakota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206712 is a 256 m (840 ft) guyed tower near Rowena, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 19, 2020. It is registered to Granite Tower Company, LLC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1206712 |
| Unique system identifier | 2603580 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Registration issued | Feb 27, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-1641-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 9, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style F (8) |
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
Granite Tower Company, LLC
Rapid City, SD · FRN 0018211284
Location
- Address
- 0.3 KM South of State Hwy 38
- City
- Rowena
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57005
- County
- Minnehaha County
- County FIPS
- 46099
- Coordinates
- 43.50389, -96.57189
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1206712 compared with others?
At 256 m, structure 1206712 is about 3.5 times the 74 m average across the 116 structures registered in Minnehaha County. It is about 3.0 times the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.4 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 238 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 256 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 412 m, which puts the top of the structure 668 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1206712, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Rowena in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.50389, -96.57189, with the site address filed as "0.3 KM South of State Hwy 38". Minnehaha County has 116 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 95 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 Rowena, SD · 1042104, a tower at 609 m (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 1206712 on Feb 27, 2024. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1206712?
The FCC record lists Granite Tower Company, LLC of Rapid City, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018211284.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-1641-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 8, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style F". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 9, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1206712?
Its registered overall height above ground is 256 m (840 ft), and 668 m (2,191 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1206712?
The registered owner is Granite Tower Company, LLC.
Where is antenna structure 1206712?
It is located near Rowena, Minnehaha County, South Dakota at 0.3 KM South of State Hwy 38 (43.50389, -96.57189). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 19, 2020.
What type of structure is 1206712?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Minnehaha County, SD?
Minnehaha County has 116 FCC-registered antenna structures, 95 of them constructed — the 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 1206712, Rowena, Minnehaha County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/rowena-1206712 (data as of October 20, 2026).