Tower 1038008 — Vayland, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038008 — tower (type not specified) near Vayland, 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 1038008 is a 91 m (299 ft) tower near Vayland, Hand County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Sep 1, 1977. It is registered to SULLY BUTTES TELEPHONE COOP INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1038008 |
| Unique system identifier | 602335 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Sep 1, 1977 |
| Registration issued | Feb 13, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 77-RM-231-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
SULLY BUTTES TELEPHONE COOP INC
Highmore, SD
Location
- Address
- 8 MI S
- City
- Vayland
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57381
- County
- Hand County
- County FIPS
- 46059
- Coordinates
- 44.39972, -98.80139
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1038008 compared with others?
At 91 m, structure 1038008 is roughly in line with the 85 m average across the 12 structures registered in Hand County. It is roughly in line with 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 20% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 85 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 91 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 561 m, which puts the top of the structure 652 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1038008, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vayland in Hand County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.39972, -98.80139, with the site address filed as "8 MI S". Hand County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 47th-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 Miller, SD · 1041174, a guyed tower at 137 m (granted (not yet 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 1038008 on Feb 13, 1998. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1038008?
The FCC record lists SULLY BUTTES TELEPHONE COOP INC of Highmore, SD as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 77-RM-231-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1038008?
Its registered overall height above ground is 91 m (299 ft), and 652 m (2,139 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1038008?
The registered owner is SULLY BUTTES TELEPHONE COOP INC.
Where is antenna structure 1038008?
It is located near Vayland, Hand County, South Dakota at 8 MI S (44.39972, -98.80139). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Sep 1, 1977.
What type of structure is 1038008?
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 Hand County, SD?
Hand County has 12 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them constructed — the 47th-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1038008, 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 1038008, Vayland, Hand County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/vayland-1038008 (data as of October 20, 2026).