Tower 1221281 — Manhattan, KS
TerminatedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1221281 — tower (type not specified) near Manhattan, Kansas. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1221281 is a 34 m (111 ft) tower near Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas. Its registration status is terminated, with construction recorded on Jan 17, 2001. It is registered to Alltel Communications, LLC, which holds 561 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1221281 |
| Unique system identifier | 2618987 |
| Status | Terminated (T) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 17, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Feb 24, 2009 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2003-ACE-279-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
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
Alpharetta, GA · FRN 0018437624
Holds 561 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- MANHATTAN 3 SITE: 3501 SETH CHILD ROAD
- City
- Manhattan
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 66502
- County
- Riley County
- County FIPS
- 20161
- Coordinates
- 39.22600, -96.61742
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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Unspecified structure · Constructed
- Flush, KS · 1033058152 m
Tower (type not specified) · Constructed
Unspecified structure · Constructed
How tall is structure 1221281 compared with others?
At 34 m, structure 1221281 is about 44% of the 76 m average across the 44 structures registered in Riley County. It is about 40% of the Kansas average of 85 m across 3,688 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 44% of that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 30 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 34 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 390 m, which puts the top of the structure 424 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1221281, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Manhattan in Riley County, Kansas, at coordinates 39.22600, -96.61742, with the site address filed as "MANHATTAN 3 SITE: 3501 SETH CHILD ROAD". Riley County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 22nd-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 30 of them are marked constructed. Kansas as a whole has 3,688 registrations, the 24th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Randolph, KS · 1034961, a tower at 198 m (dismantled).
What does the status "Terminated" mean?
Terminated means the FCC has ended the registration. The FCC issued registration 1221281 on Feb 24, 2009. Nationally, 8,910 of the 197,770 registrations (4.5%) carry the terminated status, including 90 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1221281?
The FCC record lists Alltel Communications, LLC of Alpharetta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0018437624. Across the registry it holds 561 structure registrations, the 46th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 46 in Kansas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (165 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2003-ACE-279-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1221281?
Its registered overall height above ground is 34 m (111 ft), and 424 m (1,391 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1221281?
The registered owner is Alltel Communications, LLC, which holds 561 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1221281?
It is located near Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas at MANHATTAN 3 SITE: 3501 SETH CHILD ROAD (39.22600, -96.61742). Its status is terminated; it was constructed on Jan 17, 2001.
What type of structure is 1221281?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Riley County, KS?
Riley County has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them constructed — the 22nd-largest count among 105 counties in Kansas.
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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 structure 1221281, Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/manhattan-1221281 (data as of October 13, 2026).