Mast 1272487 — Wilmot, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1272487 — mast near Wilmot, South Dakota. Slender vertical mast structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1272487 is a 78 m (256 ft) mast near Wilmot, Roberts County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 11, 2010. It is registered to Rural Cellular Corporation, which holds 434 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1272487 |
| Unique system identifier | 2671834 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Mast (MAST) |
| Date constructed | Oct 11, 2010 |
| Registration issued | Jun 30, 2016 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2009-AGL-3947-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
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 0003715919
Holds 434 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1/2 North of Jct Hwy 15 and 466th Ave
- City
- Wilmot
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57279
- County
- Roberts County
- County FIPS
- 46109
- Coordinates
- 45.42103, -96.88147
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1272487 compared with others?
At 78 m, structure 1272487 is about 33% below the 117 m average across the 13 structures registered in Roberts County. It is roughly in line with the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 3,482 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MAST), the average overall height is 53 m, so this one is about 46% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 78 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 373 m, which puts the top of the structure 451 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1272487, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wilmot in Roberts County, South Dakota, at coordinates 45.42103, -96.88147, with the site address filed as "1/2 North of Jct Hwy 15 and 466th Ave". Roberts County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 42nd-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 11 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 South Shore, SD · 1206577, a tower at 267 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 1272487 on Jun 30, 2016. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1272487?
The FCC record lists Rural Cellular Corporation of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003715919. Across the registry it holds 434 structure registrations, the 58th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 13 in South Dakota. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (154 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2009-AGL-3947-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1272487?
Its registered overall height above ground is 78 m (256 ft), and 451 m (1,481 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1272487?
The registered owner is Rural Cellular Corporation, which holds 434 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1272487?
It is located near Wilmot, Roberts County, South Dakota at 1/2 North of Jct Hwy 15 and 466th Ave (45.42103, -96.88147). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 11, 2010.
What type of structure is 1272487?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MAST, which decodes to "Mast". Slender vertical mast structure. 3,482 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Roberts County, SD?
Roberts County has 13 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 42nd-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1272487, 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 1272487, Wilmot, Roberts County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/wilmot-1272487 (data as of October 20, 2026).