Tower 1221974 — Sturgis, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1221974 — tower (type not specified) near Sturgis, 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 1221974 is a 106 m (349 ft) tower near Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC, which holds 28 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1221974 |
| Unique system identifier | 2619718 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Jan 26, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-AGL-6012-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
DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC
Watertown, SD · FRN 0006150551
Holds 28 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- STURGIS SOUTH DAKOTA
- City
- Sturgis
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57769
- County
- Meade County
- County FIPS
- 46093
- Coordinates
- 44.25433, -103.37917
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1221974 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1221974 is about 42% above the 75 m average across the 28 structures registered in Meade County. It is about 27% above 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 40% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 101 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,163 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,270 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1221974, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sturgis in Meade County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.25433, -103.37917, with the site address filed as "STURGIS SOUTH DAKOTA". Meade County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 20 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 Rapid City, SD · 1058451, a tower at 233 m (granted (not yet 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 1221974 on Jan 26, 2001. 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 1221974?
The FCC record lists DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC of Watertown, SD as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006150551. Across the registry it holds 28 structure registrations, including 27 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (26 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-AGL-6012-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 1221974?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (349 ft), and 1,270 m (4,166 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1221974?
The registered owner is DAKOTA LEASING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I LLC, which holds 28 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1221974?
It is located near Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota at STURGIS SOUTH DAKOTA (44.25433, -103.37917). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1221974?
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 Meade County, SD?
Meade County has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1221974, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/sturgis-1221974 (data as of October 20, 2026).