Antenna structures in Riley County, Kansas
At a glance
Riley County, Kansas has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them marked constructed. That is the 22nd-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 3,688. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1032560 near Randolph at 151 m (496 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Riley County compare with the rest of Kansas?
With 44 registrations, Riley County ranks 22nd of 105 counties in Kansas; Sedgwick County leads the state with 249. The average registered overall height here is 76 m, about 11% below the Kansas average of 85 m. The tallest standing structure, at 151 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Riley County?
The most common filed structure type in Riley County is tower (code TOWER), with 22 registrations (50%). It is followed by guyed tower (7) and lattice tower (4). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 30 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 4 terminated, 2 dismantled and 2 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Riley County?
Alltel Communications, LLC, American Towers LLC and Riley Co hold the most registrations in Riley County, 5 each of the 44. Other owners include ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4), Alltel Corporation (2) and KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Riley County have registered structures?
Registrations in Riley County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Manhattan (28), Randolph (5), Ft. Riley (2), Riley (2) and Waterville (2).
Every registration
All 44 structures in Riley County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randolph · 1034961 | 198 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Randolph · 1032560 | 151 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Manhattan · 1027737 | 129 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Manhattan · 1232098 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Randolph · 1311220 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Leonardville · 1262428 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Manhattan · 1031165 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Ft. Riley · 1242001 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Ft. Riley · 1327709 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Riley · 1255982 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Manhattan · 1033059 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Manhattan · 1203858 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Manhttan · 1311218 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Manhattan · 1311219 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Manhattan · 1312844 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Manhattan · 1032031 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Manhattan · 1031589 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 18 | Randolph · 1262802 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Manhattan · 1032775 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Manhattan · 1029397 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Randolph · 1319995 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Manhattan · 1313530 | 74 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Keats · 1032387 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Waterville · 1251154 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Waterville · 1254646 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Manhattan · 1268046 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Manhattan · 1226821 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Near Manhattan · 1235384 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 29 | Manhattan · 1029056 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Manhattan · 1206206 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Manhattan · 1240847 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Riley · 1245108 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Manhattan · 1280297 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Manhattan · 1032578 | 51 m | Tank | Terminated |
| 35 | Manhattan · 1282352 | 48 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Constructed |
| 36 | Manhattan · 1063527 | 48 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 37 | Manhattan · 1221192 | 44 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 38 | Ogden · 1277468 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Manhattan · 1314202 | 40 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 40 | Manhattan · 1289683 | 39 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Manhattan · 1278951 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 42 | Manhattan · 1221281 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 43 | Manhattan · 1280023 | 20 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 44 | Manhattan · 1233493 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Riley County, KS?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 44 registered antenna structures in Riley County, Kansas, 30 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 Riley County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Riley County is registration 1032560, a structure near Randolph at 151 m (496 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Riley County?
Alltel Communications, LLC, American Towers LLC and Riley Co are tied for the most registrations in Riley County, with 5 each.
What kind of towers are in Riley County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (22 of 44 registrations), then guyed tower (7).
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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 Riley County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/county/riley-county (data as of October 13, 2026).