Antenna structures in Kearny County, Kansas
At a glance
Kearny County, Kansas has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 85th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 0.54% of the state's 3,688. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1032647 near Lakin at 182 m (598 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Kearny County compare with the rest of Kansas?
With 20 registrations, Kearny County ranks 85th of 105 counties in Kansas; Sedgwick County leads the state with 249. The average registered overall height here is 94 m, roughly in line with the Kansas average of 85 m. The tallest standing structure, at 182 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Kearny County?
The most common filed structure type in Kearny County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (40%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and lattice tower (1).
By registration status: 16 constructed, 3 dismantled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Kearny County?
The Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc. d/b/a Pioneer Communications holds the most registrations in Kearny County, with 4 of the 20. The next largest are American Towers LLC (3), Kansas Department of Transportation (2) and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Kearny County have registered structures?
Registrations in Kearny County list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lakin (13), Kendall (4), Deerfield (2) and Kearney (1).
Every registration
All 20 structures in Kearny County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakin · 1032647 | 182 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Lakin · 1063570 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Lakin · 1210040 | 127 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Lakin · 1260091 | 125 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 5 | Lakin · 1328221 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Lakin · 1249337 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Lakin · 1200427 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Lakin · 1261869 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 9 | Kendall · 1321760 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Deerfield · 1207407 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 11 | Kendall · 1214679 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Deerfield · 1286388 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Kendall · 1260011 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 14 | Lakin · 1275192 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Kendall · 1201287 | 67 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 16 | Lakin · 1030737 | 66 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Lakin · 1053710 | 64 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Lakin · 1271692 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Kearney · 1037853 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 20 | Lakin · 1032711 | 21 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Kearny County, KS?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 20 registered antenna structures in Kearny County, Kansas, 16 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 Kearny County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Kearny County is registration 1032647, a tower near Lakin at 182 m (598 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Kearny County?
The Pioneer Telephone Association, Inc. d/b/a Pioneer Communications holds the most registrations in Kearny County (4), followed by American Towers LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Kearny County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 20 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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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 Kearny County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/county/kearny-county (data as of October 13, 2026).