Antenna structures in Russell County, Kansas
At a glance
Russell County, Kansas has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them marked constructed. That is the 44th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 0.81% of the state's 3,688. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1032644 near Russell at 342 m (1,123 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Russell County compare with the rest of Kansas?
With 30 registrations, Russell County ranks 44th of 105 counties in Kansas; Sedgwick County leads the state with 249. The average registered overall height here is 95 m, about 11% above the Kansas average of 85 m. The tallest standing structure, at 342 m, is about 3.6 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Russell County?
The most common filed structure type in Russell County is tower (code TOWER), with 17 registrations (56.7%). It is followed by guyed tower (8) and lattice tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 26 constructed, 3 dismantled and 1 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 Russell County?
American Towers LLC and Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC hold the most registrations in Russell County, 4 each of the 30. Other owners include Nex-Tech Wireless (3), Kansas Department of Transportation (2) and Pinnacle Towers Acquisition LLC (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Russell County have registered structures?
Registrations in Russell County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Russell (16), Lucas (2), Gorham (2), Bunker Hill (2) and Waldo (2).
Every registration
All 30 structures in Russell County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell · 1032644 | 342 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Russell · 1000213 | 131 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Russell · 1328900 | 130 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Russell · 1035367 | 129 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Russell · 1033565 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Russell · 1039953 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Russell · 1215759 | 107 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 8 | Russell · 1328301 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Lucas · 1328303 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Gorham · 1282698 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Russell, · 1202913 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Bunker Hill · 1211310 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Waldo · 1307716 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Russell · 1207709 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Waldo · 1271073 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Russell · 1032778 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 17 | Dorrance · 1236667 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Russell · 1237263 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Russell · 1033092 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Russell · 1261617 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Gorham · 1212275 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Natoma · 1274842 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Bunker Hill · 1282690 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Dorrance · 1282691 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Lucas · 1254817 | 58 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 26 | Russell · 1284005 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Russell · 1032845 | 47 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 28 | Russell · 1282701 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Russel · 1321132 | 37 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 30 | Sylvan Grove · 1272183 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Russell County, KS?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 30 registered antenna structures in Russell County, Kansas, 26 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 Russell County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Russell County is registration 1032644, a tower near Russell at 342 m (1,123 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Russell County?
American Towers LLC and Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Russell County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Russell County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (17 of 30 registrations), then guyed tower (8).
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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 Russell County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/county/russell-county (data as of October 13, 2026).