Guyed tower 1297396 — Turkey Ridge, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297396 — guyed tower near Turkey Ridge, South Dakota. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1297396 is a 78 m (257 ft) guyed tower near Turkey Ridge, Turner County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 16, 2015. It is registered to Western Area Power Administration, which holds 25 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1297396 |
| Unique system identifier | 2696915 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Registration issued | Apr 9, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2015-AGL-9797-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Western Area Power Administration
Lakewood, CO · FRN 0006159750
Holds 25 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- Approx. 5 mi. west of Turkey Ridge on Hwy 18 and 0.5 mi. north on 441st Ave.
- City
- Turkey Ridge
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57029
- County
- Turner County
- County FIPS
- 46125
- Coordinates
- 43.24844, -97.37756
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1297396 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1297396 is roughly in line with the 85 m average across the 17 structures registered in Turner County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 27% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 73 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 526 m, which puts the top of the structure 604 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1297396, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Turkey Ridge in Turner County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.24844, -97.37756, with the site address filed as "Approx. 5 mi. west of Turkey Ridge on Hwy 18 and 0.5 mi. north on 441st Ave.". Turner County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 25th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 14 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 Salem, SD · 1042111, a structure at 477 m (dismantled).
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 1297396 on Apr 9, 2026. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1297396?
The FCC record lists Western Area Power Administration of Lakewood, CO as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0006159750. Across the registry it holds 25 structure registrations, including 11 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (16 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2015-AGL-9797-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1297396?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (257 ft), and 604 m (1,981 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1297396?
The registered owner is Western Area Power Administration, which holds 25 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1297396?
It is located near Turkey Ridge, Turner County, South Dakota at Approx. 5 mi. west of Turkey Ridge on Hwy 18 and 0.5 mi. north on 441st Ave. (43.24844, -97.37756). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 16, 2015.
What type of structure is 1297396?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Turner County, SD?
Turner County has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 14 of them constructed — the 25th-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 1297396, Turkey Ridge, Turner County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/turkey-ridge-1297396 (data as of October 20, 2026).