10-Q Filing

SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORP CIK: 1034054 Q3 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001034054-25-000010`
Period End Date	20250930
Filing Date	20251106
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	sbac-20250930x10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 170 Income Statement 216 Cash Flow Statement 192 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
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$189.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$189.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$430.31M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$430.31M	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
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, shares issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	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
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$30.47M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$30.47M	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`	$158.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$158.13M	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
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
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
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$49.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	`ContractWithCustomerAssetNetCurrent`	$49.56M	USD	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
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	106.77M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	106.77M	shares	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
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$144.06M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$144.06M	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`	$812.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$812.52M	USD	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
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	106.77M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock - Class A, shares outstanding	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	106.77M	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`	$3.30B	USD	Point-in-time
Property and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$3.30B	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`	$2.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Intangible assets, net	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet`	$2.73B	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`	$2.44B	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$2.44B	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`	$1.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Acquired and other right-of-use assets, net	`AcquiredAndOtherRightOfUseAssetsNet`	$1.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$657.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$657.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$642.06M	USD	Point-in-time
Other assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$642.06M	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`	$11.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$11.26B	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`	$219.72M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$219.72M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$81.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$81.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$97.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$97.54M	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
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$772.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Current maturities of long-term debt	`LongTermDebtCurrent`	$772.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$127.31M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$127.31M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$132.34M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred revenue	`DeferredRevenueCurrent`	$132.34M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$62.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$62.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$37.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$37.84M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$261.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$261.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$291.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Current lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityCurrent`	$291.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$17.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$17.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$59.43M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$59.43M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.61B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.61B	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`	$11.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt, net	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$11.93B	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`	$2.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term lease liabilities	`LeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$2.02B	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`	$554.22M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$554.22M	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
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Total long-term liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$14.51B	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`	$54.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$54.13M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$76.61M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$76.61M	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, 106,773 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at September 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, 106,773 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at September 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, 106,773 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at September 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, 106,773 shares and 107,561 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively	`CommonStockValue`	$1.07M	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
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$3.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$3.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-7.28B	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`	$-688.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-688.10M	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`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	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`	$-4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
Total shareholders' deficit	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.93B	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`	$11.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' deficit	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$11.26B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 216 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$625.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$625.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.88B	USD	3 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.88B	USD	3 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$656.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$656.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.90B	USD	3 Qtrs
Site leasing	`OperatingLeaseLeaseIncome`	$1.90B	USD	3 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$41.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$41.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$105.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$105.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$75.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$75.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$191.13M	USD	3 Qtrs
Site development	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$191.13M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$667.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$667.60M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.99B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$1.99B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$732.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$732.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$2.10B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total revenues	`Revenues`	$2.10B	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 compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$56.55M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$56.55M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$346.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$346.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$127.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$127.28M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$361.33M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site leasing	`CostOfGoodsSoldDirectOperatingLease`	$361.33M	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`	$82.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$82.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$62.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$62.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$154.22M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of site development	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$154.22M	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`	$191.16M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$191.16M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$66.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$66.01M	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$203.25M	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general, and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$203.25M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$19.38M	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`	$5.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$5.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$18.42M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisition and new business initiatives related adjustments and expenses	`BusinessCombinationAcquisitionRelatedCostsAndAdjusments`	$18.42M	USD	3 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$12.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$12.67M	USD	1 Quarter
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`	$20.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$20.32M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$102.58M	USD	3 Qtrs
Asset impairment and decommission costs	`AssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$102.58M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$63.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$63.52M	USD	1 Quarter
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`	$76.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$76.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$211.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$211.89M	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`	$932.51M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$932.51M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$358.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$358.16M	USD	1 Quarter
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Total operating expenses	`CostsAndExpenses`	$1.05B	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
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$374.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$374.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.04B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$21.36M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$21.36M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$5.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$5.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$24.45M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$24.45M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$95.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$95.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$289.63M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$289.63M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$120.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$120.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$343.96M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InvestmentIncomeInvestmentExpense`	$343.96M	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`	$22.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$22.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$567.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$567.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$10.15M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash interest expense	`PaidInKindInterest`	$10.15M	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`	$15.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$15.40M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$5.48M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$16.33M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization of deferred financing fees	`AmortizationOfFinancingCosts`	$16.33M	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`	$23.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$23.70M	USD	1 Quarter
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`	$35.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$35.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$111.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other income (expense), net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$111.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-77.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-77.39M	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`	$-85.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-85.09M	USD	1 Quarter
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-234.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total other expense, net	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-234.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$616.79M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$616.79M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$289.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$289.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$809.76M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$809.76M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$46.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$46.91M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$48.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$48.65M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$125.73M	USD	3 Qtrs
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$125.73M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$255.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$255.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$684.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$684.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.02M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.02M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-859.00K	USD	Annual
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-859.00K	USD	Annual
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.62M	USD	1 Quarter
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$689.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$689.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$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`	$236.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$236.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$683.34M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$683.34M	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.41	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.41	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.35	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.35	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.21	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.21	USD	1 Quarter
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.36	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$6.36	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.40	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.40	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.33	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$5.33	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.20	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$2.20	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.34	USD	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$6.34	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.49M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.49M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.68M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.68M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.26M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.26M	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.51M	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	107.51M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.92M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.92M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.07M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	108.07M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.83M	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	107.83M	shares	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 192 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`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$684.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$684.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$63.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$63.52M	USD	1 Quarter
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`	$76.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$76.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$211.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation, accretion, and amortization	`DepreciationAmortizationAndAccretionNet`	$211.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-119.53M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-119.53M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$137.75M	USD	3 Qtrs
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of U.S. denominated intercompany loans	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$137.75M	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 compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$56.55M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$56.55M	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
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$96.09M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash asset impairment and decommission costs	`NoncashAssetImpairmentAndDecommissionCosts`	$96.09M	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	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$17.05M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$17.05M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$94.64M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and non-cash income tax provision	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$94.64M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of assets	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$-803.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of assets	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$-803.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of assets	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$-18.27M	USD	3 Qtrs
Loss on sale of assets	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets1`	$-18.27M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-48.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-48.07M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-50.59M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other non-cash items reflected in the Statements of Operations	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-50.59M	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
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$37.24M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsAndOtherReceivables`	$37.24M	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
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$14.53M	USD	3 Qtrs
Prepaid expenses and other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$14.53M	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
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$97.11M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$97.11M	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`	$8.22M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$8.22M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$24.84M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$24.84M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$24.50M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accrued interest	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestReceivableNet`	$24.50M	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`	$-97.32M	USD	3 Qtrs
Long-term lease liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInLongTermLeaseLiability`	$-97.32M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-66.78M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-66.78M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-18.74M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-18.74M	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
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$987.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$987.30M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$207.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$207.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$268.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$268.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$11.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$11.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$664.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Acquisitions	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$664.41M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$172.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$172.60M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$162.09M	USD	3 Qtrs
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$162.09M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$1.20B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$1.20B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$658.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchase of investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$658.00M	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
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$909.94M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$909.94M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$11.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$11.10M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$-115.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment (funding) of loan to unconsolidated joint venture	`RepaymentFundingOfLoanToUnconsolidatedJointVenture`	$-115.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$40.56M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinesses`	$40.56M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$2.93M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$2.93M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other investing activities	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$2.00M	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`	$-421.01M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-421.01M	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`	$375.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility	`ProceedsFromLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$375.00M	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
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayments under Revolving Credit Facility	`RepaymentsOfLongTermLinesOfCredit`	$95.00M	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`	$17.25M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of Term Loans	`RepaymentsOfSeniorDebt`	$17.25M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of Tower Securities	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$1.17B	USD	3 Qtrs
Repayment of Tower Securities	`RepaymentsOfSecuredDebt`	$1.17B	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
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$281.53M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$281.53M	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
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$360.78M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of dividends on common stock	`PaymentsOfDividends`	$360.78M	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
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$51.49M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from employee stock purchase/stock option plans	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSharesUnderIncentiveAndShareBasedCompensationPlansIncludingStockOptions`	$51.49M	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
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$24.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments related to taxes on stock options and restricted stock units	`PaymentStockOptionNetShareSettlements`	$24.88M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$707.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$707.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.27M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other financing activities	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.27M	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
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.52B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash used in financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-1.52B	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`	$18.66M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$18.66M	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`	$-935.26M	USD	3 Qtrs
NET CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-935.26M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$465.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$465.39M	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`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$465.39M	USD	Point-in-time
End of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$465.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$314.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$314.70M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$370.13M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$370.13M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$25.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$25.98M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$33.02M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income taxes	`IncomeTaxesPaid`	$33.02M	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`	$97.84M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiability`	$97.84M	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`	$120.85M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating lease modifications and reassessments	`OperatingLeaseModificationsAndReassessments`	$120.85M	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
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$5.59M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$5.59M	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`	$-5.32B	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	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.94B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.94B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	106.77M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	106.77M	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`	$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`	$236.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$236.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$683.34M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`NetIncomeLoss`	$683.34M	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`	$2.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$2.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$26.62M	USD	3 Qtrs
Common stock issued in connection with equity awards and stock purchase plans, offset by the impact of net share settlements	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueShareBasedCompensation`	$26.62M	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`	$57.75M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$57.75M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$19.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$19.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$57.65M	USD	3 Qtrs
Non-cash stock compensation	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$57.65M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$-2.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-49.35M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-49.35M	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
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$150.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$150.84M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$281.53M	USD	3 Qtrs
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	`StockRepurchasedAndRetiredDuringPeriodValue`	$281.53M	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
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`	$26.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$26.34M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$121.53M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToParent`	$121.53M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$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`	$119.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$119.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$360.62M	USD	3 Qtrs
Dividends and dividend equivalents on common stock	`Dividends`	$360.62M	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`	$-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`	$-6.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-6.72M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-21.69M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustment to redemption amount related to noncontrolling interests	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalOther`	$-21.69M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-5.11B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.94B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.94B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE	`StockholdersEquity`	$-4.93B	USD	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	107.56M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	106.77M	shares	Point-in-time
BALANCE, Shares	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	106.77M	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`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$569.89M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$240.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$684.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$684.03M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$-2.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-2.89M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-49.35M	USD	3 Qtrs
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossAvailableForSaleSecuritiesAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-49.35M	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`	$-66.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-66.71M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$27.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$27.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$121.48M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$121.48M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$233.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$233.68M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$460.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$460.77M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$264.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$264.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$756.16M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$756.16M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-2.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.68M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-6.68M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.59M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$641.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$641.00K	USD	3 Qtrs
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
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`	$260.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$260.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$755.52M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$755.52M	USD	3 Qtrs

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