Monopole 1312487 — Vermillion, SD
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312487 — monopole near Vermillion, South Dakota. Single-shaft steel pole, the standard modern cell-site structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1312487 is a 30 m (99 ft) monopole near Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1312487 |
| Unique system identifier | 2712271 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Monopole (MTOWER) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Oct 23, 2019 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2019-AGL-1828-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| 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 0017329715
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 122 Market Street
- City
- Vermillion
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57069
- County
- Clay County
- County FIPS
- 46027
- Coordinates
- 42.77792, -96.93419
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1312487 compared with others?
At 30 m, structure 1312487 is about half of the 57 m average across the 27 structures registered in Clay County. It is about 36% of 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 28% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 27 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 30 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 375 m, which puts the top of the structure 405 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1312487, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Vermillion in Clay County, South Dakota, at coordinates 42.77792, -96.93419, with the site address filed as "122 Market Street". 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 "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 1312487 on Oct 23, 2019. 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 1312487?
The FCC record lists CommNet Cellular Inc. of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017329715. Across the registry it holds 338 structure registrations, the 74th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 133 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (104 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2019-AGL-1828-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, 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 1312487?
Its registered overall height above ground is 30 m (99 ft), and 405 m (1,329 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1312487?
The registered owner is CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1312487?
It is located near Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota at 122 Market Street (42.77792, -96.93419). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1312487?
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 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 1312487, Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/vermillion-1312487 (data as of October 20, 2026).