Tower 1252745 — Olpe, KS
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1252745 — tower (type not specified) near Olpe, 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 1252745 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Olpe, Lyon County, Kansas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on May 30, 2008. It is registered to Lyon County Board Of Commissioners of Emporia, Kansas, which holds 2 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1252745 |
| Unique system identifier | 2651909 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | May 30, 2008 |
| Registration issued | Jun 12, 2008 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2006-ACE-774-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 5, 12 |
| 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
Lyon County Board Of Commissioners of Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS · FRN 0017857400
Holds 2 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section 23, T21S, R11E of the 6th P.M.
- City
- Olpe
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 66865
- County
- Lyon County
- County FIPS
- 20111
- Coordinates
- 38.21525, -96.16325
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1252745 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1252745 is roughly in line with the 92 m average across the 52 structures registered in Lyon County. It is about 14% above 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 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 382 m, which puts the top of the structure 479 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1252745, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Olpe in Lyon County, Kansas, at coordinates 38.21525, -96.16325, with the site address filed as "NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section 23, T21S, R11E of the 6th P.M.". Lyon County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 16th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 36 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 Madison, KS · 1034005, a tower at 165 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 1252745 on Jun 12, 2008. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,854 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1252745?
The FCC record lists Lyon County Board Of Commissioners of Emporia, Kansas of Emporia, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0017857400. Across the registry it holds 2 structure registrations, including 2 in Kansas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (2 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2006-ACE-774-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, 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 4, 5, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1252745?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 479 m (1,572 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1252745?
The registered owner is Lyon County Board Of Commissioners of Emporia, Kansas, which holds 2 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1252745?
It is located near Olpe, Lyon County, Kansas at NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section 23, T21S, R11E of the 6th P.M. (38.21525, -96.16325). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on May 30, 2008.
What type of structure is 1252745?
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 Lyon County, KS?
Lyon County has 52 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them constructed — the 16th-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 1252745, Olpe, Lyon County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/olpe-1252745 (data as of October 13, 2026).