Antenna structures in Thomas County, Kansas
At a glance
Thomas County, Kansas has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them marked constructed. That is the 23rd-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 1251399 near Brewster at 380 m (1,248 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Thomas County compare with the rest of Kansas?
With 44 registrations, Thomas County ranks 23rd of 105 counties in Kansas; Sedgwick County leads the state with 249. The average registered overall height here is 101 m, about 19% above the Kansas average of 85 m. The tallest standing structure, at 380 m, is about 3.8 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Thomas County?
The most common filed structure type in Thomas County is tower (code TOWER), with 21 registrations (47.7%). It is followed by guyed tower (6) and lattice tower (4). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 31 constructed, 7 dismantled, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled 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 Thomas County?
American Towers LLC and Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC hold the most registrations in Thomas County, 5 each of the 44. Other owners include City of Colby, Kansas (4), Alltel Corporation (3) and Nex-Tech Wireless (3). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Thomas County have registered structures?
Registrations in Thomas County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Colby (24), Brewster (10), Rexford (3), Menlo (2) and Oakley (2).
Every registration
All 44 structures in Thomas County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brewster · 1244217 | 382 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Brewster · 1251399 | 380 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Brewster · 1039961 | 230 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Colby · 1033272 | 202 m | Building with tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Halford · 1215767 | 151 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 6 | Brewster · 1032164 | 142 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Colby · 1043109 | 140 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Colby · 1032165 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Brewster · 1034303 | 122 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 10 | Colby · 1240173 | 122 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 11 | Colby · 1040886 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Colby · 1049177 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 13 | Brewster · 1329747 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Colby · 1035638 | 105 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Colby · 1213631 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Rexford · 1032102 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Rexford · 1322495 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Colby · 1031895 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Menlo · 1032738 | 93 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 20 | Colby · 1033270 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Rexford · 1308996 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Mingo · 1212274 | 93 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 23 | Brewster · 1032842 | 92 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 24 | Colby · 1032744 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Brewster · 1033599 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Brewster · 1282261 | 87 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 27 | Oakley · 1032195 | 79 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Brewster · 1274306 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Halford (Colby) · 1274307 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Oakley · 1274586 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Colby · 1274631 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Menlo · 1306974 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 33 | Colby · 1279006 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Colby · 1033403 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Colby · 1302407 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Colby · 1061457 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 37 | Colby · 1209550 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Colby · 1285817 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Colby · 1204730 | 48 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 40 | Colby · 1032806 | 44 m | Building with tower | Dismantled |
| 41 | Colby · 1204725 | 43 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 42 | Colby · 1207161 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Colby · 1207964 | 16 m | Pipe | Canceled |
| 44 | Colby · 1201896 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Thomas County, KS?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 44 registered antenna structures in Thomas County, Kansas, 31 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 Thomas County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Thomas County is registration 1251399, a tower near Brewster at 380 m (1,248 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Thomas County?
American Towers LLC and Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Thomas County, with 5 each.
What kind of towers are in Thomas County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (21 of 44 registrations), then guyed 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 Thomas County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/county/thomas-county (data as of October 13, 2026).