10-Q Filing

SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP CIK: 1034054 Q3 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001034054-24-000012`
Period End Date	20240930
Filing Date	20241101
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	sbac-20240930x10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 170 Income Statement 216 Cash Flow Statement 180 Stockholders Equity 94 Comprehensive Income 48

Balance Sheet 170 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, par value	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	30.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	30.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	30.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	30.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$208.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$208.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$186.34M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$186.34M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$61.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$61.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$38.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$38.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$182.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$182.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$111.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$111.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	400.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	400.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$24.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$24.74M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	400.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	400.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$16.25M	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$16.25M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$38.59M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$38.59M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$67.15M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$67.15M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	107.51M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	107.51M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$450.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$450.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$484.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$484.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.51M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.51M	shares	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$772.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$772.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$812.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$812.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$10.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$10.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$10.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$10.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$42.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$42.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$54.44M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$54.44M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$89.31M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$89.31M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$92.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$92.62M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$23.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$23.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$643.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$643.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$235.67M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$235.67M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$183.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$183.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$32.09M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$32.09M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$57.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$57.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$270.92M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$270.92M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$273.46M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$273.46M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$18.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$18.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$14.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$14.11M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$667.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$667.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$12.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$12.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$432.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$432.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$404.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$404.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$13.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$13.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$49.09M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$49.09M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$35.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$35.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$31.73M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$31.73M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock par value $0.01, 30,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock par value $0.01, 30,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock par value $0.01, 30,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock par value $0.01, 30,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,506 shares and 108,050 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,506 shares and 108,050 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,506 shares and 108,050 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,506 shares and 108,050 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.45B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-723.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-723.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-615.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-615.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$10.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$10.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$10.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$10.18B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 216 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.88B	USD	3 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.88B	USD	3 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.88B	USD	3 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.88B	USD	3 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$637.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$637.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$625.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$625.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$155.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$155.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$105.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$105.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$41.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$41.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$45.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$45.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$667.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$667.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$2.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$2.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$682.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$682.54M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.99B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.99B	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$65.83M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$65.83M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$56.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$56.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$118.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$118.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$117.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$117.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$353.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$353.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$346.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$346.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$114.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$114.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$82.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$82.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$32.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$32.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$31.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$31.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$191.16M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$191.16M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$200.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$200.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$60.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$60.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$64.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$64.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$5.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$5.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$5.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$5.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$16.62M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$16.62M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$19.38M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$19.38M	USD	3 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$92.32M	USD	3 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$92.32M	USD	3 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$87.93M	USD	3 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$87.93M	USD	3 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$33.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$33.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$12.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$12.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$180.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$180.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$544.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$544.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$204.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$204.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$63.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$63.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.32B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$932.51M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$932.51M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$292.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$292.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$433.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$433.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$248.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$248.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$713.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$713.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$375.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$375.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$5.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$5.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$12.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$12.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$21.36M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$21.36M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$301.83M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$301.83M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$289.63M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$289.63M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$99.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$99.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$95.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$95.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$22.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$22.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$7.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$7.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$7.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$7.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$29.66M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$29.66M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$15.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$15.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$15.13M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$15.13M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainLossOnExtinguishmentOfDebtIncludingInterestExpense`	$-4.43M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainLossOnExtinguishmentOfDebtIncludingInterestExpense`	$-4.43M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-125.81M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-125.81M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-48.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-48.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$29.96M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$29.96M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$23.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$23.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-155.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-155.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-436.63M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-436.63M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-303.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-303.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-77.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-77.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$93.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$93.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$298.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$298.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$410.08M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$410.08M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$616.79M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$616.79M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$46.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$46.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$7.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$7.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$42.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$42.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$22.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$22.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$255.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$255.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$85.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$85.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$387.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$387.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.02M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.02M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.40M	USD	Annual
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.40M	USD	Annual
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$258.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$258.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$87.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$87.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$575.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$575.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$392.28M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$392.28M	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.81	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.81	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.35	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.35	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.62	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.62	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.41	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.41	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.33	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.33	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.60	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$3.60	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.40	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.40	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.80	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.80	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.29M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.29M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.68M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.68M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.37M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	108.37M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.49M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.49M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	109.02M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	109.02M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.07M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.07M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.92M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.92M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.89M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.89M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 180 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$255.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$255.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$85.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$85.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$387.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$387.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$180.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$180.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$544.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$544.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$204.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$204.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$63.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$63.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-119.53M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-119.53M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$38.75M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$38.75M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$65.83M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$65.83M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$56.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$56.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$81.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$81.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$73.96M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$73.96M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-4.43M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-4.43M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.46M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-1.46M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$17.05M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$17.05M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-48.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-48.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-61.33M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-61.33M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-58.67M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-58.67M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-53.28M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-53.28M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$23.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$23.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$17.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$17.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$111.31M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$111.31M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$101.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$101.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-6.58M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-6.58M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-18.26M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-18.26M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$24.84M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$24.84M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$23.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$23.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-109.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-109.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-103.81M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-103.81M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$10.33M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$10.33M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-66.78M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-66.78M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.02B	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$92.85M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$92.85M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$268.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$268.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$207.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$207.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$53.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$53.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$173.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$173.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$172.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$172.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$1.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$1.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$1.20B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$1.20B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$1.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$1.01B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$1.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$1.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$94.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$94.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$14.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$14.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-480.42M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-480.42M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-361.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-361.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$370.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$370.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$190.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$190.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$540.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$540.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$390.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$390.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of Term Loans, net of fees	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of Term Loans, net of fees	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$2.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$2.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$18.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$53.65M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$53.65M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$200.02M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$200.02M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$278.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$278.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$318.81M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$318.81M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$21.06M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$21.06M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$27.14M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$27.14M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$27.47M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$27.47M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$18.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$18.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$603.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$603.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$707.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$707.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-705.66M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-705.66M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-533.85M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-533.85M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-9.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-9.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-1.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-1.44M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$546.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$546.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$42.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$42.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$232.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$232.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$251.49M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$251.49M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$189.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$189.28M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$232.08M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$232.08M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$250.95M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$251.49M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$251.49M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$189.28M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$189.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$325.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$325.80M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$314.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$314.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$20.29M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$20.29M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$25.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$25.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$44.26M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$44.26M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$46.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$46.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$214.11M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$214.11M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$15.68M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$15.68M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$1.95M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$1.95M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$154.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$154.00K	USD	3 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 94 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.51M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.51M	shares	Point-in-time
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$258.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$258.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$87.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$87.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$575.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$575.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$392.28M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$392.28M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-6.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$-6.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$5.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$5.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$8.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$8.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$1.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$1.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$67.11M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$67.11M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$16.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$16.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$21.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$21.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$57.75M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$57.75M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-9.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-9.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-45.03M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-45.03M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-42.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-42.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-16.56M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-16.56M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$53.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$53.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$53.65M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$53.65M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$200.02M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$200.02M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-29.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-29.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$12.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$12.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-66.05M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-66.05M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$23.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$23.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$105.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$105.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$278.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$278.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$318.87M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$318.87M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$92.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$92.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$27.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$27.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-19.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-19.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-11.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-11.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.17B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.28B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.09B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	108.05M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.51M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.51M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 48 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$255.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$255.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$85.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$85.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$387.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$387.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-9.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-9.49M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-45.03M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-45.03M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-42.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-42.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-16.56M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-16.56M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$11.87M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$11.87M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-66.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-66.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$22.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$22.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-29.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-29.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$46.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$46.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$460.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$460.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$383.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$383.19M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$233.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$233.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-5.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.68M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.68M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$467.46M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$467.46M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$388.49M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$388.49M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$48.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$48.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$236.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$236.66M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.