Tower 1033278 — Riverdale, KS
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1033278 — tower (type not specified) near Riverdale, 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 1033278 is a 156 m (510 ft) tower near Riverdale, Sumner County, Kansas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Dec 1, 2011. It is registered to Steckline Communications, Inc., which holds 3 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1033278 |
| Unique system identifier | 598440 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Dec 1, 2011 |
| Registration issued | Jul 5, 2022 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2010-ACE-2055-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1H |
| 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
Steckline Communications, Inc.
Wichita, KS · FRN 0009951286
Holds 3 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 4 KM S 6.9 KM W
- City
- Riverdale
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 67152
- County
- Sumner County
- County FIPS
- 20191
- Coordinates
- 37.33556, -97.46500
Within ~40 km
Nearby structures
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How tall is structure 1033278 compared with others?
At 156 m, structure 1033278 is about 80% above the 87 m average across the 65 structures registered in Sumner County. It is about 82% above the Kansas average of 85 m across 3,689 registrations. Among the 75,198 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about twice that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 155 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 156 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 385 m, which puts the top of the structure 541 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1033278, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Riverdale in Sumner County, Kansas, at coordinates 37.33556, -97.46500, with the site address filed as "4 KM S 6.9 KM W". Sumner County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 9th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 51 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 Wichita, KS · 1032116, a structure at 161 m (dismantled).
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 1033278 on Jul 5, 2022. Nationally, 141,898 of the 197,833 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,855 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1033278?
The FCC record lists Steckline Communications, Inc. of Wichita, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0009951286. Across the registry it holds 3 structure registrations, including 3 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 2010-ACE-2055-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1H, 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 1033278?
Its registered overall height above ground is 156 m (510 ft), and 541 m (1,773 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1033278?
The registered owner is Steckline Communications, Inc., which holds 3 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1033278?
It is located near Riverdale, Sumner County, Kansas at 4 KM S 6.9 KM W (37.33556, -97.46500). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Dec 1, 2011.
What type of structure is 1033278?
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. 75,198 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Sumner County, KS?
Sumner County has 65 FCC-registered antenna structures, 51 of them constructed — the 9th-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 1033278, Riverdale, Sumner County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/riverdale-1033278 (data as of October 20, 2026).