Structure 1042111 — Salem, SD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042111 — unspecified structure near Salem, South Dakota.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042111 is a 477 m (1,565 ft) structure near Salem, McCook County, South Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1976, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on May 12, 2022. It is registered to Gray Media Group, Inc., which holds 262 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042111 |
| Unique system identifier | 605362 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Unspecified structure (—) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1976 |
| Registration issued | May 18, 2022 |
| Date dismantled | May 12, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-5823-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| 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
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003733219
Holds 262 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 6 1/2 MI S OF SALEM 1/2 MI E
- City
- Salem
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57012
- County
- McCook County
- County FIPS
- 46087
- Coordinates
- 43.63222, -97.37361
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042111 compared with others?
At 477 m, structure 1042111 is about 3.8 times the 124 m average across the 13 structures registered in McCook County. It is about 5.7 times the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations.
The supporting structure itself measures 452 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 477 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 453 m, which puts the top of the structure 930 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042111, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Salem in McCook County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.63222, -97.37361, with the site address filed as "6 1/2 MI S OF SALEM 1/2 MI E". McCook County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 41st-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 11 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 Dolton, SD · 1047119, a tower at 307 m (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 1042111 on May 18, 2022. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 76 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042111?
The FCC record lists Gray Media Group, 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 97-AGL-5823-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, 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, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042111?
Its registered overall height above ground is 477 m (1,565 ft), and 930 m (3,051 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042111?
The registered owner is Gray Media Group, Inc., which holds 262 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042111?
It is located near Salem, McCook County, South Dakota at 6 1/2 MI S OF SALEM 1/2 MI E (43.63222, -97.37361). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1976.
What type of structure is 1042111?
The FCC record does not state a structure type for this registration.
How many antenna structures are registered in McCook County, SD?
McCook County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 41st-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042111, 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 1042111, Salem, McCook County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/salem-1042111 (data as of October 20, 2026).