Guyed tower 1037798 — Hutchinson, KS
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1037798 — guyed tower near Hutchinson, Kansas. Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1037798 is a 238 m (782 ft) guyed tower near Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 1, 1953. It is registered to Kansas Public Telecommunications Service, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1037798 |
| Unique system identifier | 602158 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Guyed tower (GTOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 1, 1953 |
| Registration issued | Apr 21, 2015 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ACE-1571-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Kansas Public Telecommunications Service, Inc.
Wichita, KS · FRN 0002331361
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- EAST 4TH STREET AND BUHLER ROAD; 8.2 MILES EAST OF
- City
- Hutchinson
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 67501
- County
- Reno County
- County FIPS
- 20155
- Coordinates
- 38.05594, -97.77669
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1037798 compared with others?
At 238 m, structure 1037798 is about 2.6 times the 93 m average across the 92 structures registered in Reno County. It is about 2.8 times the Kansas average of 85 m across 3,689 registrations. Among the 20,303 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (GTOWER), the average overall height is 107 m, so this one is about 2.2 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 214 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 238 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 479 m, which puts the top of the structure 717 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1037798, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Hutchinson in Reno County, Kansas, at coordinates 38.05594, -97.77669, with the site address filed as "EAST 4TH STREET AND BUHLER ROAD; 8.2 MILES EAST OF". Reno County has 92 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 4th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 68 of them are marked constructed. Kansas as a whole has 3,689 registrations, the 24th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Burrton, KS · 1046283, a tower at 443 m (constructed).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1037798 on Apr 21, 2015. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,855 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1037798?
The FCC record lists Kansas Public Telecommunications Service, Inc. of Wichita, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002331361. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 in Kansas. Its most common filed structure-type code is GTOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ACE-1571-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1037798?
Its registered overall height above ground is 238 m (782 ft), and 717 m (2,352 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1037798?
The registered owner is Kansas Public Telecommunications Service, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1037798?
It is located near Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas at EAST 4TH STREET AND BUHLER ROAD; 8.2 MILES EAST OF (38.05594, -97.77669). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 1, 1953.
What type of structure is 1037798?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code GTOWER, which decodes to "Guyed tower". Tower or mast held upright by tensioned guy wires anchored in the ground around its base. 20,303 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Reno County, KS?
Reno County has 92 FCC-registered antenna structures, 68 of them constructed — the 4th-largest count among 105 counties in Kansas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1037798, Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/hutchinson-1037798 (data as of October 20, 2026).