Pole 1242725 — Vermillion, SD
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242725 — pole near Vermillion, South Dakota. Wood, steel or concrete pole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1242725 is a 26 m (84 ft) pole near Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Mar 10, 2005, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Nov 6, 2015. It is registered to Alltel Communications, LLC, which holds 561 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1242725 |
| Unique system identifier | 2641692 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Pole (POLE) |
| Date constructed | Mar 10, 2005 |
| Registration issued | Nov 6, 2015 |
| Date dismantled | Nov 6, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-AGL-6943-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0018437624
Holds 561 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 24, Township 32 N, Range 52 W
- City
- Vermillion
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57069
- County
- Clay County
- County FIPS
- 46027
- Coordinates
- 42.77803, -96.93408
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1242725 compared with others?
At 26 m, structure 1242725 is about half of the 57 m average across the 27 structures registered in Clay County. It is about 30% of the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 16,558 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (POLE), the average overall height is 31 m, so this one is about 17% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 24 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 26 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 376 m, which puts the top of the structure 402 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1242725, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vermillion in Clay County, South Dakota, at coordinates 42.77803, -96.93408, with the site address filed as "NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 24, Township 32 N, Range 52 W". Clay County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 10th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 18 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 Yankton, SD · 1035330, a 3-tower array at 283 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1242725 on Nov 6, 2015. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 76 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1242725?
The FCC record lists Alltel Communications, LLC of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018437624. Across the registry it holds 561 structure registrations, the 46th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (165 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-AGL-6943-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1242725?
Its registered overall height above ground is 26 m (84 ft), and 402 m (1,318 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1242725?
The registered owner is Alltel Communications, LLC, which holds 561 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1242725?
It is located near Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota at NE 1/4 NW 1/4 Section 24, Township 32 N, Range 52 W (42.77803, -96.93408). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Mar 10, 2005.
What type of structure is 1242725?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code POLE, which decodes to "Pole". Wood, steel or concrete pole. 16,558 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Clay County, SD?
Clay County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them constructed — the 10th-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 1242725, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/vermillion-1242725 (data as of October 20, 2026).