Tower 1029401 — Wichita, KS
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1029401 — tower (type not specified) near Wichita, 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 1029401 is a 82 m (269 ft) tower near Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1955, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 22, 2011. It is registered to Western Resources d/b/a Westar Energy, which holds 51 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1029401 |
| Unique system identifier | 129565 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1955 |
| Registration issued | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 22, 2011 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 74-CE-454-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style D (5) |
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
Western Resources d/b/a Westar Energy
Topeka, KS · FRN 0002340404
Holds 51 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 1900 EAST CENTRAL
- City
- Wichita
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 67214
- County
- Sedgwick County
- County FIPS
- 20173
- Coordinates
- 37.69444, -97.31444
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1029401 compared with others?
At 82 m, structure 1029401 is about 23% above the 67 m average across the 249 structures registered in Sedgwick County. It is roughly in line with 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 roughly in line with that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 76 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 82 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 396 m, which puts the top of the structure 478 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1029401, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wichita in Sedgwick County, Kansas, at coordinates 37.69444, -97.31444, with the site address filed as "1900 EAST CENTRAL". Sedgwick County has 249 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 197 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 Arkansas City, KS · 1032117, a tower at 382 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1029401 on Sep 26, 2011. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 235 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1029401?
The FCC record lists Western Resources d/b/a Westar Energy of Topeka, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002340404. Across the registry it holds 51 structure registrations, the 340th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 49 in Kansas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (39 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 74-CE-454-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 5, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style D". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1029401?
Its registered overall height above ground is 82 m (269 ft), and 478 m (1,569 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1029401?
The registered owner is Western Resources d/b/a Westar Energy, which holds 51 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1029401?
It is located near Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas at 1900 EAST CENTRAL (37.69444, -97.31444). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1955.
What type of structure is 1029401?
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 Sedgwick County, KS?
Sedgwick County has 249 FCC-registered antenna structures, 197 of them constructed — the 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 1029401, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/wichita-1029401 (data as of October 20, 2026).