Tower 1032847 — Buffalo, KS
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1032847 — tower (type not specified) near Buffalo, Kansas. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1032847 is a 127 m (415 ft) tower near Buffalo, Wilson County, Kansas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Feb 14, 1994, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 12, 2008. It is registered to Kansas Department of Transportation, which holds 157 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1032847 |
| Unique system identifier | 598093 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Feb 14, 1994 |
| Registration issued | Feb 13, 2008 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 12, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 93-ACE-0488-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 6, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Kansas Department of Transportation
Topeka, KS · FRN 0002296473
Holds 157 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8 KM EAST ON K-39, 1 KM NORTH
- City
- Buffalo
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 66714
- County
- Wilson County
- County FIPS
- 20205
- Coordinates
- 37.70167, -95.59556
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1032847 compared with others?
At 127 m, structure 1032847 is about 18% above the 107 m average across the 27 structures registered in Wilson County. It is about 48% above the Kansas average of 85 m across 3,684 registrations. Among the 75,302 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 66% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 122 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 127 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 322 m, which puts the top of the structure 448 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1032847, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Buffalo in Wilson County, Kansas, at coordinates 37.70167, -95.59556, with the site address filed as "8 KM EAST ON K-39, 1 KM NORTH". Wilson County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 56th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 22 of them are marked constructed. Kansas as a whole has 3,684 registrations, the 24th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Erie, KS · 1034964, a structure at 213 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1032847 on Feb 13, 2008. Nationally, 12,650 of the 197,703 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 235 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1032847?
The FCC record lists Kansas Department of Transportation of Topeka, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002296473. Across the registry it holds 157 structure registrations, the 136th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 156 in Kansas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 93-ACE-0488-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 6, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1032847?
Its registered overall height above ground is 127 m (415 ft), and 448 m (1,470 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1032847?
The registered owner is Kansas Department of Transportation, which holds 157 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1032847?
It is located near Buffalo, Wilson County, Kansas at 8 KM EAST ON K-39, 1 KM NORTH (37.70167, -95.59556). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Feb 14, 1994.
What type of structure is 1032847?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,302 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Wilson County, KS?
Wilson County has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 56th-largest count among 105 counties in Kansas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1032847, Buffalo, Wilson County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/buffalo-1032847 (data as of October 6, 2026).