KDLT tower, Television tower in Rowena, South Dakota, US
The KDLT digital tower reaches a height of 609.2 meters, making it the tallest structure in South Dakota and among the highest transmission towers worldwide.
The tower began operations on August 19, 1998, replacing an older analog tower from 1976 that stood near Salem until its destruction in a 2022 windstorm.
The tower serves as a primary communication hub for South Dakota residents, delivering television programming and essential information across rural communities.
Maintenance crews regularly climb the structure to replace aircraft warning beacon lights, ensuring the safety of passing planes and continuous broadcasting operations.
A 2015 drone video of a technician changing a light bulb at the top of the analog tower received over 19 million views before FAA restrictions.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: August 19, 1998
GPS coordinates: 43.50500,-96.55640
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:44
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