Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 188,306	$ (11,745)
Adjustments related to interest rate swaps	85,322	42,787
Foreign currency translation adjustments	85,506	(43,634)
Comprehensive income (loss)	359,134	(12,592)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	434
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to SBA Communications Corporation	$ 359,568	$ (12,592)