Lattice tower 1288328 — Sioux Falls, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288328 — lattice tower near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1288328 is a 96 m (315 ft) lattice tower near Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 28, 2012. It is registered to South Dakota Network, LLC, which holds 44 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1288328 |
| Unique system identifier | 2687757 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 28, 2012 |
| Registration issued | Jul 26, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-AGL-5166-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
Sioux Falls, SD · FRN 0005097407
Holds 44 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5300 N LaMesa Drive
- City
- Sioux Falls
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57107
- County
- Minnehaha County
- County FIPS
- 46099
- Coordinates
- 43.60792, -96.80964
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1288328 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1288328 is about 30% above the 74 m average across the 116 structures registered in Minnehaha County. It is about 14% 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 32% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 456 m, which puts the top of the structure 552 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1288328, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.60792, -96.80964, with the site address filed as "5300 N LaMesa Drive". 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 1288328 on Jul 26, 2013. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1288328?
The FCC record lists South Dakota Network, LLC of Sioux Falls, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005097407. Across the registry it holds 44 structure registrations, the 388th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 44 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (38 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-AGL-5166-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 1288328?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 552 m (1,812 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1288328?
The registered owner is South Dakota Network, LLC, which holds 44 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1288328?
It is located near Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota at 5300 N LaMesa Drive (43.60792, -96.80964). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 28, 2012.
What type of structure is 1288328?
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 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 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1288328, Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/sioux-falls-1288328 (data as of October 20, 2026).