Antenna structures in Atchison County, Kansas
At a glance
Atchison County, Kansas has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 70th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 0.62% of the state's 3,688. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1032120 near Muscotah at 183 m (600 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Atchison County compare with the rest of Kansas?
With 23 registrations, Atchison County ranks 70th of 105 counties in Kansas; Sedgwick County leads the state with 249. The average registered overall height here is 90 m, roughly in line with the Kansas average of 85 m. The tallest standing structure, at 183 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Atchison County?
The most common filed structure type in Atchison County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 7 registrations (30.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and tower (5). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 2 canceled and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Atchison County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Atchison County, with 4 of the 23. The next largest are HAUG COMMUNICATIONS INC (2), KNZA, Inc. (2) and Alltel Corporation (1). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Atchison County have registered structures?
Registrations in Atchison County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Atchison (10), Effingham (3), Huron (2), Cummings (2) and Lancaster (2).
Every registration
All 23 structures in Atchison County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Effingham · 1033275 | 213 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Muscotah · 1032120 | 183 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Huron · 1031986 | 127 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Atchison · 1029368 | 121 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Effingham · 1032676 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Effingham · 1310957 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Huron · 1032122 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | St. Pats · 1260424 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Cummings · 1317836 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Lancaster · 1293927 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Cummings · 1210341 | 81 m | Silo | Constructed |
| 12 | Atchison · 1032080 | 81 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 13 | Lancaster · 1326036 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Atchison · 1245688 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Atchison · 1229668 | 75 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Atchison · 1032799 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Horton · 1273366 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 18 | Horton · 1286578 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Atchison · 1285949 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 20 | Atchison · 1255686 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Atchison · 1289807 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Atchison · 1313108 | 44 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Atchison · 1254298 | 11 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Atchison County, KS?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 23 registered antenna structures in Atchison County, Kansas, 20 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Atchison County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Atchison County is registration 1032120, a guyed tower near Muscotah at 183 m (600 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Atchison County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Atchison County (4), followed by HAUG COMMUNICATIONS INC (2).
What kind of towers are in Atchison County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (7 of 23 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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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 structures in Atchison County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/county/atchison-county (data as of October 13, 2026).