Antenna structures in Wilson County, Kansas
At a glance
Wilson County, Kansas has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 56th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 0.73% of the state's 3,684. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1247700 near Altoona at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wilson County compare with the rest of Kansas?
With 27 registrations, Wilson County ranks 56th of 105 counties in Kansas; Sedgwick County leads the state with 249. The average registered overall height here is 107 m, about 25% above the Kansas average of 85 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 42% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wilson County?
The most common filed structure type in Wilson County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (37%). It is followed by guyed tower (10) and lattice tower (2). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 22 constructed, 2 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 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 Wilson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Wilson County, with 6 of the 27. The next largest are Pinnacle Towers Acquisition LLC (3), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (2) and Kansas Department of Transportation (2). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wilson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wilson County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Neodesha (7), Fredonia (5), Altoona (4), Buffalo (3) and Benedict (2).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Wilson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredonia · 1054614 | 197 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 2 | Altoona · 1247700 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Vilas · 1255896 | 150 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Neodesha · 1060760 | 143 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Neodesha · 1041783 | 135 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Buffalo · 1032847 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Buffalo · 1326599 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Neodesha · 1229198 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Fredonia · 1229669 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Fredonia · 1032206 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Altoona · 1226765 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Chanute · 1200884 | 106 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 13 | Altoona · 1226724 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Benedict · 1230197 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Buffalo · 1227563 | 100 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Fall River · 1230174 | 100 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Lafontaine · 1229804 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Fredonia · 1201275 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Coyville · 1260705 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Benedict · 1333968 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Neodesha · 1260629 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Neodesha · 1063371 | 79 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 23 | Neodesha · 1255938 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 24 | Altoona · 1033997 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Neodesha · 1063370 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | New Albany · 1256701 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Fredonia · 1208484 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wilson County, KS?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Wilson County, Kansas, 22 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 Wilson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wilson County is registration 1247700, a tower near Altoona at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wilson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Wilson County (6), followed by Pinnacle Towers Acquisition LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Wilson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 27 registrations), then guyed tower (10).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Wilson County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/county/wilson-county (data as of October 6, 2026).