Tower 1042503 — Wounded Knee, SD
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042503 — tower (type not specified) near Wounded Knee, 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 1042503 is a 100 m (327 ft) tower near Wounded Knee, Shannon County, South Dakota. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Oct 1, 1982. It is registered to LAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS DBA = KILI FM RADIO.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1042503 |
| Unique system identifier | 605669 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Oct 1, 1982 |
| Registration issued | Apr 22, 1998 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 98-AGL-0834-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 12, 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
LAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS DBA = KILI FM RADIO
Porcupine, SD
Location
- Address
- PORCUPINE BUTTE 3.5 MI NE
- City
- Wounded Knee
- State
- South Dakota
- ZIP
- 57794
- County
- Shannon County
- County FIPS
- 46113
- Coordinates
- 43.17917, -102.32444
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1042503 compared with others?
At 100 m, structure 1042503 is roughly in line with the 106 m average across the 14 structures registered in Shannon County. It is about 19% above the South Dakota average of 84 m across 1,289 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 31% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 98 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 100 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 1,097 m, which puts the top of the structure 1,197 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1042503, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wounded Knee in Shannon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.17917, -102.32444, with the site address filed as "PORCUPINE BUTTE 3.5 MI NE". Shannon County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 32nd-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 Interior, SD · 1219821, a guyed tower at 152 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 1042503 on Apr 22, 1998. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 948 in South Dakota.
Who owns antenna structure 1042503?
The FCC record lists LAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS DBA = KILI FM RADIO of Porcupine, SD as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 98-AGL-0834-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, 12, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1042503?
Its registered overall height above ground is 100 m (327 ft), and 1,197 m (3,927 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1042503?
The registered owner is LAKOTA COMMUNICATIONS DBA = KILI FM RADIO.
Where is antenna structure 1042503?
It is located near Wounded Knee, Shannon County, South Dakota at PORCUPINE BUTTE 3.5 MI NE (43.17917, -102.32444). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Oct 1, 1982.
What type of structure is 1042503?
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. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Shannon County, SD?
Shannon County has 14 FCC-registered antenna structures, 11 of them constructed — the 32nd-largest count among 66 counties in South Dakota.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1042503, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1042503, Wounded Knee, Shannon County, South Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/south-dakota/wounded-knee-1042503 (data as of October 13, 2026).