Lattice tower 1278703 — Selby, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278703 — lattice tower near Selby, South Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278703 is a 93 m (305 ft) lattice tower near Selby, Walworth County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jul 6, 2011. It is registered to SBA Towers II LLC, which holds 2,321 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278703 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678131 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jul 6, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Feb 12, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2025-AGL-14874-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
Boca Raton, FL · FRN 0015709579
Holds 2,321 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 30681 Hwy 12-83 (SD12978-B)
- City
- Selby
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57472
- County
- Walworth County
- County FIPS
- 46129
- Coordinates
- 45.52294, -100.04453
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278703 compared with others?
At 93 m, structure 1278703 is roughly in line with the 91 m average across the 16 structures registered in Walworth County. It is about 11% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 35,918 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 93 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 572 m, which puts the top of the structure 665 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278703, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Selby in Walworth County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.52294, -100.04453, with the site address filed as "30681 Hwy 12-83 (SD12978-B)". Walworth County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 28th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 12 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 Lowry, SD · 1049734, a tower at 252 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 1278703 on Feb 12, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1278703?
The FCC record lists SBA Towers II LLC of Boca Raton, FL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0015709579. Across the registry it holds 2,321 structure registrations, the 8th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (865 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2025-AGL-14874-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 1278703?
Its registered overall height above ground is 93 m (305 ft), and 665 m (2,180 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278703?
The registered owner is SBA Towers II LLC, which holds 2,321 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278703?
It is located near Selby, Walworth County, South Dakota at 30681 Hwy 12-83 (SD12978-B) (45.52294, -100.04453). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jul 6, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278703?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,918 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Walworth County, SD?
Walworth County has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them constructed — the 28th-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 1278703, Selby, Walworth County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/selby-1278703 (data as of October 20, 2026).