Lattice tower 1031173 — Topeka, KS
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1031173 — lattice tower near Topeka, Kansas. Open-framework steel lattice tower.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1031173 is a 47 m (155 ft) lattice tower near Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1977. It is registered to American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1031173 |
| Unique system identifier | 102706 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Lattice tower (LTOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1977 |
| Registration issued | Jul 16, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2024-ACE-3336-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
Woburn, MA · FRN 0011498342
Holds 21,807 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1615 WASHBURN AVE (209116)
- City
- Topeka
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 66604
- County
- Shawnee County
- County FIPS
- 20177
- Coordinates
- 39.03797, -95.69731
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1031173 compared with others?
At 47 m, structure 1031173 is about half of the 87 m average across the 97 structures registered in Shawnee County. It is about 45% below the Kansas average of 85 m across 3,684 registrations. Among the 35,838 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (LTOWER), the average overall height is 73 m, so this one is about 35% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 46 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 47 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 288 m, which puts the top of the structure 335 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1031173, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas, at coordinates 39.03797, -95.69731, with the site address filed as "1615 WASHBURN AVE (209116)". Shawnee County has 97 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 3rd-largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 71 of them are marked constructed. Kansas as a whole has 3,684 registrations, the 24th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Topeka, KS · 1031887, a tower at 439 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 1031173 on Jul 16, 2024. Nationally, 141,861 of the 197,703 registrations (71.8%) carry the constructed status, including 2,853 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1031173?
The FCC record lists American Towers LLC of Woburn, MA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0011498342. Across the registry it holds 21,807 structure registrations, the largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (5,864 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2024-ACE-3336-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 1031173?
Its registered overall height above ground is 47 m (155 ft), and 335 m (1,099 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1031173?
The registered owner is American Towers LLC, which holds 21,807 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1031173?
It is located near Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas at 1615 WASHBURN AVE (209116) (39.03797, -95.69731). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1977.
What type of structure is 1031173?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code LTOWER, which decodes to "Lattice tower". Open-framework steel lattice tower. 35,838 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Shawnee County, KS?
Shawnee County has 97 FCC-registered antenna structures, 71 of them constructed — the 3rd-largest count among 105 counties in Kansas.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1031173, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/topeka-1031173 (data as of October 6, 2026).