Tower 1032644 — Russell, KS
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1032644 — tower (type not specified) near Russell, 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 1032644 is a 342 m (1,123 ft) tower near Russell, Russell County, Kansas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Apr 30, 2003. It is registered to SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC., which holds 5 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1032644 |
| Unique system identifier | 597943 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Apr 30, 2003 |
| Registration issued | Aug 1, 2003 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-ACE-1020-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 7, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
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
SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.
Bunker Hill, KS · FRN 0002322261
Holds 5 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 8.8 MI. SE OF
- City
- Russell
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 67665
- County
- Russell County
- County FIPS
- 20167
- Coordinates
- 38.77111, -98.73806
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1032644 compared with others?
At 342 m, structure 1032644 is about 3.6 times the 95 m average across the 30 structures registered in Russell County. It is about 4.0 times 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 4.5 times that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 305 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 342 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 561 m, which puts the top of the structure 903 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1032644, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Russell in Russell County, Kansas, at coordinates 38.77111, -98.73806, with the site address filed as "8.8 MI. SE OF". Russell County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 44th-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 26 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 Great Bend, KS · 1031274, a tower at 306 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 1032644 on Aug 1, 2003. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 2,854 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1032644?
The FCC record lists SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC. of Bunker Hill, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002322261. Across the registry it holds 5 structure registrations, including 5 in Kansas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (5 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-ACE-1020-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 7, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1032644?
Its registered overall height above ground is 342 m (1,123 ft), and 903 m (2,963 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1032644?
The registered owner is SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC., which holds 5 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1032644?
It is located near Russell, Russell County, Kansas at 8.8 MI. SE OF (38.77111, -98.73806). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Apr 30, 2003.
What type of structure is 1032644?
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 Russell County, KS?
Russell County has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 26 of them constructed — the 44th-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 1032644, Russell, Russell County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/russell-1032644 (data as of October 13, 2026).