Mast 1278601 — Wolsey, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278601 — mast near Wolsey, South Dakota. Slender vertical mast structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1278601 is a 96 m (315 ft) mast near Wolsey, Beadle County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 30, 2011. It is registered to CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1278601 |
| Unique system identifier | 2678029 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Mast (MAST) |
| Date constructed | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Oct 19, 2017 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2011-AGL-4601-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 0017329715
Holds 338 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 37829 US Hwy 14
- City
- Wolsey
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57384
- County
- Beadle County
- County FIPS
- 46005
- Coordinates
- 44.45708, -98.61408
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1278601 compared with others?
At 96 m, structure 1278601 is about 58% above the 61 m average across the 24 structures registered in Beadle County. It is about 14% above 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 80% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 92 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 96 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 431 m, which puts the top of the structure 527 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1278601, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wolsey in Beadle County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.45708, -98.61408, with the site address filed as "37829 US Hwy 14". Beadle County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 15th-largest count among the 66 South Dakota counties with registrations, and 17 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 Alpena, SD · 1042149, a tower at 262 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 1278601 on Oct 19, 2017. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 949 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1278601?
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 2011-AGL-4601-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 1278601?
Its registered overall height above ground is 96 m (315 ft), and 527 m (1,728 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1278601?
The registered owner is CommNet Cellular Inc., which holds 338 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1278601?
It is located near Wolsey, Beadle County, South Dakota at 37829 US Hwy 14 (44.45708, -98.61408). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 30, 2011.
What type of structure is 1278601?
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 Beadle County, SD?
Beadle County has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 17 of them constructed — the 15th-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 1278601, Wolsey, Beadle County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/wolsey-1278601 (data as of October 20, 2026).