Tower 1028049 — Sioux Falls, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1028049 — tower (type not specified) near Sioux Falls, 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 1028049 is a 128 m (420 ft) tower near Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 15, 1998. It is registered to Midwest Communications, Inc., which holds 91 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1028049 |
| Unique system identifier | 128448 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 15, 1998 |
| Registration issued | Jul 14, 2014 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-1615-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
Wausau, WI · FRN 0002711737
Holds 91 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 3 MI S
- City
- Sioux Falls
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57032
- County
- Lincoln County
- County FIPS
- 46083
- Coordinates
- 43.45778, -96.67083
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1028049 compared with others?
At 128 m, structure 1028049 is about 77% above the 72 m average across the 47 structures registered in Lincoln County. It is about 52% above 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 68% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 127 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 128 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 430 m, which puts the top of the structure 558 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1028049, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sioux Falls in Lincoln County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.45778, -96.67083, with the site address filed as "3 MI S". Lincoln County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 5th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 31 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 1028049 on Jul 14, 2014. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1028049?
The FCC record lists Midwest Communications, Inc. of Wausau, WI as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002711737. Across the registry it holds 91 structure registrations, the 214th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 10 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (32 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-1615-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 1028049?
Its registered overall height above ground is 128 m (420 ft), and 558 m (1,830 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1028049?
The registered owner is Midwest Communications, Inc., which holds 91 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1028049?
It is located near Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, South Dakota at 3 MI S (43.45778, -96.67083). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 15, 1998.
What type of structure is 1028049?
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 Lincoln County, SD?
Lincoln County has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 5th-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 1028049, Sioux Falls, Lincoln County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/sioux-falls-1028049 (data as of October 13, 2026).