Tower 1042389 — Salem, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042389 — tower (type not specified) near Salem, 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 1042389 is a 88 m (289 ft) tower near Salem, McCook County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1984. It is registered to Qwest Corporation, which holds 148 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042389 |
| Unique system identifier | 605588 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1984 |
| Registration issued | Sep 25, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 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
Monroe, LA · FRN 0026122473
Holds 148 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4.5 MI W
- City
- Salem
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57058
- County
- McCook County
- County FIPS
- 46087
- Coordinates
- 43.71806, -97.48000
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Salem, SD · 1042111477 m
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Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
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- Junius, SD · 1040240152 m
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How tall is structure 1042389 compared with others?
At 88 m, structure 1042389 is about 29% below the 124 m average across the 13 structures registered in McCook County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 15% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 82 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 88 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 450 m, which puts the top of the structure 538 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042389, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Salem in McCook County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.71806, -97.48000, with the site address filed as "4.5 MI W". 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 Salem, SD · 1042111, a structure at 477 m (dismantled).
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 1042389 on Sep 25, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042389?
The FCC record lists Qwest Corporation of Monroe, LA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0026122473. Across the registry it holds 148 structure registrations, the 142nd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 10 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (43 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
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, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042389?
Its registered overall height above ground is 88 m (289 ft), and 538 m (1,765 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042389?
The registered owner is Qwest Corporation, which holds 148 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1042389?
It is located near Salem, McCook County, South Dakota at 4.5 MI W (43.71806, -97.48000). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1984.
What type of structure is 1042389?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
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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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1042389, Salem, McCook County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/salem-1042389 (data as of October 13, 2026).