10-Q Filing

SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP CIK: 1034054 Q2 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001034054-25-000008`
Period End Date	20250630
Filing Date	20250807
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	sbac-20250630x10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 170 Income Statement 216 Cash Flow Statement 186 Stockholders Equity 96 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`	$275.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$275.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$189.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$189.84M	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
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.21B	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`	$20.76M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$20.76M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$145.69M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$145.69M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$139.89M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$139.89M	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, 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`	$19.20M	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$19.20M	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`	$46.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$46.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	107.49M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	107.49M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$41.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$41.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$417.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$417.33M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$523.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$523.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.49M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.49M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$2.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$641.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$641.65M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$657.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$657.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$11.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$11.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$10.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$10.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$59.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$59.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$60.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$60.82M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$86.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$86.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$81.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$81.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$772.18M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$772.18M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$1.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$125.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$125.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$127.31M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$127.31M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$75.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$75.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$62.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$62.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$289.46M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$289.46M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$261.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$261.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$20.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$20.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$17.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$17.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$12.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$12.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$2.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$2.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$367.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$367.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$466.34M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$466.34M	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$54.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$54.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$65.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$65.16M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$35.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$35.05M	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, 107,487 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,487 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.08M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,487 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, par value $0.01, 400,000 shares authorized, 107,487 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$3.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$3.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$2.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-760.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-760.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-711.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-711.55M	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	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`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$11.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$11.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$10.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$10.77B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 216 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$626.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$626.46M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.25B	USD	2 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.25B	USD	2 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$631.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$631.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.25B	USD	2 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.25B	USD	2 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$67.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$67.19M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$63.61M	USD	2 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$63.61M	USD	2 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$115.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$115.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$34.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$34.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.36B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.36B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$660.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$660.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$698.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$698.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.32B	USD	2 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.32B	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$37.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$37.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$40.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$40.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$118.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$118.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$114.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$114.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$228.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$228.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$234.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$234.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$50.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$50.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$53.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$53.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$27.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$27.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$91.71M	USD	2 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$91.71M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$62.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$62.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$71.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$71.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$131.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$131.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$137.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$137.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$13.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$13.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$13.27M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$13.27M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$6.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$6.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$5.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$5.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$75.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$75.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$45.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$45.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$82.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$82.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$31.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$31.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$135.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$135.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$69.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$69.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$140.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$140.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$64.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$64.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$364.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$364.20M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$693.54M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$693.54M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$640.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$640.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$306.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$306.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$354.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$354.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$677.83M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$677.83M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$334.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$334.78M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$669.69M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$669.69M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$8.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$8.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$18.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$18.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$14.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$14.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$97.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$97.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$119.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$119.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$193.92M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$193.92M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$223.81M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$223.81M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$15.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$15.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$1.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$1.23M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$9.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$9.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$7.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$7.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$10.85M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$10.85M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$10.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$10.22M	USD	2 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$4.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$4.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainLossOnExtinguishmentOfDebtIncludingInterestExpense`	$-4.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainLossOnExtinguishmentOfDebtIncludingInterestExpense`	$-4.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-104.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-104.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$44.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$44.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-149.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-149.51M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$76.29M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$76.29M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-207.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-207.35M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-359.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-359.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-74.03M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-74.03M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-149.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-149.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$260.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$260.75M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$520.68M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$520.68M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$318.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$318.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$147.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$147.12M	USD	1 Quarter
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$77.08M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$77.08M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$35.06M	USD	1 Quarter
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$35.06M	USD	1 Quarter
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$4.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-12.34M	USD	1 Quarter
(Provision) benefit for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-12.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$443.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$443.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$225.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$225.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-859.00K	USD	Annual
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-859.00K	USD	Annual
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-100.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$162.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$162.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$317.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$317.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$225.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$225.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$446.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$446.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.15	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$4.15	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.94	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.94	USD	2 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.10	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.10	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.52	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.52	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.14	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$4.14	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.93	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.93	USD	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.51	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.51	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.09	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.09	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.53M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.53M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.64M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.64M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.46M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.46M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.78M	shares	2 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.78M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.80M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.68M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.68M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.97M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.97M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.15M	shares	2 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.15M	shares	2 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 186 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$443.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$443.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$225.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$225.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$135.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$135.01M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$69.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$69.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$140.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$140.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$64.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$64.18M	USD	1 Quarter
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-144.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-144.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$99.91M	USD	2 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$99.91M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$37.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$37.23M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$40.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$40.07M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$64.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$64.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$78.72M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$78.72M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-4.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss from extinguishment of debt, net	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-4.43M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-13.13M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-13.13M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$61.87M	USD	2 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$61.87M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on sale of assets	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$-18.27M	USD	2 Qtrs
Loss on sale of assets	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$-18.27M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-32.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-32.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-34.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-34.89M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$20.73M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$20.73M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-80.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$-80.36M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$3.57M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$3.57M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$5.67M	USD	2 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$5.67M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$70.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$70.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$63.45M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$63.45M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-23.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-23.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-6.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-6.38M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-13.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-13.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-643.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$-643.00K	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-64.82M	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-64.82M	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-73.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-73.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-56.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-56.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-21.87M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-21.87M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$720.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$720.05M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$669.27M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$669.27M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$652.61M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$652.61M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$61.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$61.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$41.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$41.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$589.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$589.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$102.04M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$102.04M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$107.84M	USD	2 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$107.84M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$681.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$681.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$434.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$434.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$651.65M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$651.65M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$685.84M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$685.84M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$5.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$5.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$-115.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$-115.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$40.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$40.47M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-4.95M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-4.95M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$2.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$2.59M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-206.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-206.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-342.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-342.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$195.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$195.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$80.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$80.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$255.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$255.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of Term Loans, net of fees	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuance of Term Loans, net of fees	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$2.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$2.27B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$5.75M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$5.75M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of Tower Securities	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$1.17B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repayment of Tower Securities	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$1.17B	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$200.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$200.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$130.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$130.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$213.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$213.46M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$241.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$241.64M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$21.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$21.30M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$48.88M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$48.88M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$18.06M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$18.06M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$24.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$24.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-1.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$1.24M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-467.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-467.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.44B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.44B	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-13.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-13.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$13.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$13.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$32.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$32.20M	USD	2 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-1.10B	USD	2 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-1.10B	USD	2 Qtrs
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$300.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$300.52M	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`	$283.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$283.14M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$300.52M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$300.52M	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`	$283.14M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$283.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$193.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$193.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$211.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$211.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$23.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$23.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$17.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$17.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$76.12M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$76.12M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$16.13M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$16.13M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$74.42M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$74.42M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$33.71M	USD	2 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$33.71M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$2.72M	USD	2 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$2.72M	USD	2 Qtrs

Stockholders Equity 96 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.94B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.94B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	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`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.49M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.49M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$162.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$162.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$317.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$317.37M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$225.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$225.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$446.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$446.52M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$12.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$12.47M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$24.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$24.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$3.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$3.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$3.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$3.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$41.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$41.03M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$21.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$21.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$38.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$38.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$19.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$19.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-11.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-11.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-8.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-8.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-46.45M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-46.45M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$93.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$93.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$200.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$200.02M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$130.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$130.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$130.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$130.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$95.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$95.19M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-63.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-63.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-89.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$-89.21M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$36.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$36.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$212.91M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$212.91M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$119.99M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$119.99M	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`	$240.75M	USD	2 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$240.75M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-2.74M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-2.74M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-14.97M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-14.97M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.94M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-7.94M	USD	1 Quarter
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.94B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.94B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.97B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.22B	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`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.49M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.49M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 48 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$443.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$443.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$313.99M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$225.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$225.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$159.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-11.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-11.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-8.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-8.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-46.45M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-46.45M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$2.63M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$94.17M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$94.17M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-89.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-89.53M	USD	2 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$36.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$36.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-64.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-64.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$491.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$491.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$227.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$227.09M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$250.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$250.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$87.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$87.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.70M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-186.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-186.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.94M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-3.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$495.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$495.26M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$250.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$250.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$90.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$90.79M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$230.79M	USD	2 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$230.79M	USD	2 Qtrs

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