KDLT tower

KDLT tower is a television transmission tower near Rowena in South Dakota that rises significantly above the surrounding landscape. The structure features a lattice framework and is topped with red aircraft warning lights that are visible at night and during the day.

The current tower began broadcasting in the late 1990s as a replacement for an older analog transmission structure that had served the region for decades. That earlier installation stood until it was destroyed by severe weather in 2022.

The tower functions as a key broadcast hub connecting rural South Dakota communities with television programming and local news. For residents across the region, it represents an essential link to information and entertainment in their daily lives.

The tower stands in rural South Dakota and is visible from several local roads, making it relatively easy to locate. A side road near Rowena provides a good vantage point to view the structure against the sky.

A viral video from 2015 captured a technician replacing a bulb at extreme height, drawing millions of viewers worldwide before flight regulations restricted such documentation. The footage highlighted the dangerous work conditions maintenance crews regularly face.

Location: South Dakota

Inception: August 19, 1998

GPS coordinates: 43.50500,-96.55640

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:09