Antenna structures in Lyon County, Kansas
At a glance
Lyon County, Kansas has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them marked constructed. That is the 16th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 1.4% of the state's 3,688. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1032290 near Emporia at 157 m (514 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lyon County compare with the rest of Kansas?
With 52 registrations, Lyon County ranks 16th of 105 counties in Kansas; Sedgwick County leads the state with 249. The average registered overall height here is 92 m, roughly in line with the Kansas average of 85 m. The tallest standing structure, at 157 m, is about 71% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lyon County?
The most common filed structure type in Lyon County is tower (code TOWER), with 25 registrations (48.1%). It is followed by guyed tower (15) and lattice tower (10). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 36 constructed, 4 canceled, 4 dismantled, 4 terminated and 4 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Lyon County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Lyon County, with 10 of the 52. The next largest are ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (5), Tillman Infrastructure, LLC (3) and Alltel Communications, LLC (2). 24 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lyon County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lyon County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Emporia (28), Olpe (5), Reading (4), Admire (4) and Americus (3).
Every registration
All 52 structures in Lyon County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emporia · 1032290 | 157 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Reading · 1065873 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Emporia · 1018800 | 145 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Admire · 1254614 | 131 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Emporia · 1025222 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Emporia · 1028150 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Reading · 1031982 | 127 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 8 | Emporia · 1257315 | 127 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Bushong · 1214884 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Emporia · 1032975 | 112 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Allen · 1032247 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Lyons · 1032420 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Emporia · 1064077 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Neosho Rapids · 1063762 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Reading · 1063754 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Reading · 1063764 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Admire · 1064628 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Emporia · 1241948 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Emporia · 1052183 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Allen · 1250001 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Olpe · 1252745 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Emporia · 1323108 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Emporia · 1032976 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Americus · 1324403 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Americus · 1321332 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 26 | Olpe · 1017306 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Americus · 1056710 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Admire · 1203179 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 29 | Emporia · 1029384 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Olpe · 1253929 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Admire · 1332950 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Emporia · 1046385 | 83 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Emporia · 1328690 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Olpe · 1301027 | 82 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 35 | Olpe · 1263271 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Emporia · 1066143 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 37 | Emporia · 1065231 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Bushong · 1279198 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 39 | Council Grove · 1301938 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Emporia · 1334378 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Emporia · 1326859 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 42 | Emporia · 1032765 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 43 | Dunlap · 1032804 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 44 | Emporia · 1040903 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Emporia · 1046621 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 46 | Emporia · 1314382 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Emporia · 1294241 | 52 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Emporia · 1028340 | 51 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Emporia · 1059258 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 50 | Emporia · 1059268 | 48 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 51 | Emporia · 1058928 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 52 | Emporia · 1033802 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lyon County, KS?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 52 registered antenna structures in Lyon County, Kansas, 36 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 Lyon County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lyon County is registration 1032290, a guyed tower near Emporia at 157 m (514 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lyon County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Lyon County (10), followed by ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (5).
What kind of towers are in Lyon County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (25 of 52 registrations), then guyed tower (15).
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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 Lyon County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/county/lyon-county (data as of October 13, 2026).