Tower 1206577 — South Shore, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1206577 — tower (type not specified) near South Shore, 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 1206577 is a 267 m (875 ft) tower near South Shore, Codington County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Mar 11, 2002. It is registered to Prairie Winds Broadcasting, Inc., which holds 10 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1206577 |
| Unique system identifier | 2603445 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Mar 11, 2002 |
| Registration issued | Sep 5, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 99-AGL-3556-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
Prairie Winds Broadcasting, Inc.
Aberdeen, SD · FRN 0023102916
Holds 10 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2.96 S. Mi (4.76 km) WSW of South Shore, SD
- City
- South Shore
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57263
- County
- Codington County
- County FIPS
- 46029
- Coordinates
- 45.10472, -96.98833
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1206577 compared with others?
At 267 m, structure 1206577 is about 3.2 times the 84 m average across the 39 structures registered in Codington County. It is about 3.2 times the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 3.5 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 266 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 267 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 610 m, which puts the top of the structure 877 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1206577, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near South Shore in Codington County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.10472, -96.98833, with the site address filed as "2.96 S. Mi (4.76 km) WSW of South Shore, SD". Codington County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 6th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 29 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 South Shore, SD · 1042192, a guyed tower at 250 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 1206577 on Sep 5, 2019. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1206577?
The FCC record lists Prairie Winds Broadcasting, Inc. of Aberdeen, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0023102916. Across the registry it holds 10 structure registrations, including 9 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 99-AGL-3556-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 1206577?
Its registered overall height above ground is 267 m (875 ft), and 877 m (2,876 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1206577?
The registered owner is Prairie Winds Broadcasting, Inc., which holds 10 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1206577?
It is located near South Shore, Codington County, South Dakota at 2.96 S. Mi (4.76 km) WSW of South Shore, SD (45.10472, -96.98833). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Mar 11, 2002.
What type of structure is 1206577?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Codington County, SD?
Codington County has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 6th-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 1206577, South Shore, Codington County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/south-shore-1206577 (data as of October 20, 2026).