Tower 1050802 — Sioux Falls, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1050802 — 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 1050802 is a 91 m (300 ft) tower near Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1988. It is registered to SIOUX FALLS CELLULAR ONE.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1050802 |
| Unique system identifier | 612343 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1988 |
| Registration issued | Jun 22, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 88-AGL-490-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| 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
SIOUX FALLS CELLULAR ONE
Sioux Falls, SD
Location
- Address
- 3.2 MILES NE OF I-229 AND SR-38
- City
- Sioux Falls
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57110
- County
- Minnehaha County
- County FIPS
- 46099
- Coordinates
- 43.57167, -96.63944
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1050802 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1050802 is about 24% above the 74 m average across the 116 structures registered in Minnehaha 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 20% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 446 m, which puts the top of the structure 537 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1050802, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.57167, -96.63944, with the site address filed as "3.2 MILES NE OF I-229 AND SR-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 1050802 on Jun 22, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1050802?
The FCC record lists SIOUX FALLS CELLULAR ONE of Sioux Falls, SD as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 88-AGL-490-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, 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, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1050802?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (300 ft), and 537 m (1,762 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1050802?
The registered owner is SIOUX FALLS CELLULAR ONE.
Where is antenna structure 1050802?
It is located near Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota at 3.2 MILES NE OF I-229 AND SR-38 (43.57167, -96.63944). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1988.
What type of structure is 1050802?
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 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 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1050802, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/sioux-falls-1050802 (data as of October 13, 2026).