Mast 1281143 — Aetna, KS
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281143 — mast near Aetna, Kansas. Slender vertical mast structure.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1281143 is a 94 m (308 ft) mast near Aetna, Barber County, Kansas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 22, 2019. It is registered to Pioneer Acquisition Company II, LLC, which holds 35 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1281143 |
| Unique system identifier | 2680571 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Mast (MAST) |
| Date constructed | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Registration issued | Aug 27, 2026 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2018-ACE-7443-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1L |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Pioneer Acquisition Company II, LLC
Cary, NC · FRN 0037691631
Holds 35 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 17.5 miles WNW of Hardtner, KS
- City
- Aetna
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 67071
- County
- Barber County
- County FIPS
- 20007
- Coordinates
- 37.09339, -98.94489
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
- Alva, OK · 1234540250 m
Tower (type not specified) · Granted (not yet constructed)
Guyed tower · Granted (not yet constructed)
Guyed tower · Constructed
Tower (type not specified) · Canceled
- Alva, OK · 1234675142 m
Tower (type not specified) · Dismantled
- Alva, OK · 1209900140 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
How tall is structure 1281143 compared with others?
At 94 m, structure 1281143 is roughly in line with the 94 m average across the 37 structures registered in Barber County. It is about 10% above the Kansas average of 85 m across 3,688 registrations. Among the 3,482 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (MAST), the average overall height is 53 m, so this one is about 76% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 94 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 509 m, which puts the top of the structure 603 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1281143, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Aetna in Barber County, Kansas, at coordinates 37.09339, -98.94489, with the site address filed as "17.5 miles WNW of Hardtner, KS". Barber County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 33rd-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 31 of them are marked constructed. Kansas as a whole has 3,688 registrations, the 24th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Alva, OK · 1234540, a tower at 250 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1281143 on Aug 27, 2026. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,854 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1281143?
The FCC record lists Pioneer Acquisition Company II, LLC of Cary, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0037691631. Across the registry it holds 35 structure registrations, the 467th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 30 in Kansas. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (17 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2018-ACE-7443-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1L, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1281143?
Its registered overall height above ground is 94 m (308 ft), and 603 m (1,977 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1281143?
The registered owner is Pioneer Acquisition Company II, LLC, which holds 35 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1281143?
It is located near Aetna, Barber County, Kansas at 17.5 miles WNW of Hardtner, KS (37.09339, -98.94489). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 22, 2019.
What type of structure is 1281143?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code MAST, which decodes to "Mast". Slender vertical mast structure. 3,482 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Barber County, KS?
Barber County has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them constructed — the 33rd-largest count among 105 counties in Kansas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1281143, Aetna, Barber County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/aetna-1281143 (data as of October 13, 2026).