Lattice tower 1049737 — Stickney, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049737 — lattice tower near Stickney, South Dakota. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049737 is a 91 m (300 ft) lattice tower near Stickney, Aurora County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed), with construction recorded on Aug 1, 1970. It is registered to SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, which holds 47 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1049737 |
| Unique system identifier | 611432 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 1, 1970 |
| Registration issued | Nov 27, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2013-AGL-12175-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
Vermillion, SD · FRN 0002404358
Holds 47 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 5 MI S 6 MI W
- City
- Stickney
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57375
- County
- Aurora County
- County FIPS
- 46003
- Coordinates
- 43.54306, -98.54278
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1049737 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1049737 is about 20% below the 114 m average across the 12 structures registered in Aurora County. It is roughly in line with 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 26% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 90 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 506 m, which puts the top of the structure 597 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1049737, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Stickney in Aurora County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.54306, -98.54278, with the site address filed as "5 MI S 6 MI W". Aurora County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 43rd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 9 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 Plankinton, SD · 1042105, a tower at 332 m (constructed).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1049737 on Nov 27, 2024. Nationally, 18,406 of the 197,833 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 154 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1049737?
The FCC record lists SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK of Vermillion, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002404358. Across the registry it holds 47 structure registrations, the 363rd-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 47 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (31 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2013-AGL-12175-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 1049737?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (300 ft), and 597 m (1,960 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1049737?
The registered owner is SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DBA ,SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, which holds 47 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1049737?
It is located near Stickney, Aurora County, South Dakota at 5 MI S 6 MI W (43.54306, -98.54278). Its status is granted (not yet constructed); it was constructed on Aug 1, 1970.
What type of structure is 1049737?
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 Aurora County, SD?
Aurora County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them constructed — the 43rd-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1049737, weekly bulk file.
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 1049737, Stickney, Aurora County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/stickney-1049737 (data as of October 20, 2026).