Monopole 1297625 — Sturgis, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297625 — monopole near Sturgis, South Dakota. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297625 is a 61 m (199 ft) monopole near Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 23, 2015. It is registered to TowerCo 2013 LLC, which holds 35 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297625 |
| Unique system identifier | 2697144 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 23, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Feb 20, 2025 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-AGL-14692-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Cary, NC · FRN 0024142739
Holds 35 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 20585 Fort Meade Way
- City
- Sturgis
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57785
- County
- Meade County
- County FIPS
- 46093
- Coordinates
- 44.41442, -103.42925
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297625 compared with others?
At 61 m, structure 1297625 is about 19% below the 75 m average across the 28 structures registered in Meade County. It is about 28% below the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 24,665 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MTOWER), the average overall height is 42 m, so this one is about 45% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 58 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 61 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 999 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,060 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297625, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Sturgis in Meade County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.41442, -103.42925, with the site address filed as "20585 Fort Meade Way". 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 · 1042276, a tower at 191 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 1297625 on Feb 20, 2025. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1297625?
The FCC record lists TowerCo 2013 LLC of Cary, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0024142739. Across the registry it holds 35 structure registrations, the 470th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is MTOWER (20 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-AGL-14692-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1297625?
Its registered overall height above ground is 61 m (199 ft), and 1,060 m (3,478 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297625?
The registered owner is TowerCo 2013 LLC, which holds 35 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297625?
It is located near Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota at 20585 Fort Meade Way (44.41442, -103.42925). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 23, 2015.
What type of structure is 1297625?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MTOWER, which decodes to "Monopole". Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure. 24,665 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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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297625, 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 1297625, Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/sturgis-1297625 (data as of October 20, 2026).