Tower 1032688 — Wichita, KS
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1032688 — 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 1032688 is a 66 m (215 ft) tower near Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Aug 20, 1985, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Jun 6, 2001. It is registered to KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, which holds 157 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1032688 |
| Unique system identifier | 597984 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Aug 20, 1985 |
| Registration issued | Jun 6, 2001 |
| Date dismantled | Jun 6, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 85-ACE-170-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | 1, 3, 11, 21 |
| 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
KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Topeka, KS · FRN 0002296473
Holds 157 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 45TH & HILLSIDE
- City
- Wichita
- State
- Kansas
- ZIP
- 67220
- County
- Sedgwick County
- County FIPS
- 20173
- Coordinates
- 37.76722, -97.28444
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1032688 compared with others?
At 66 m, structure 1032688 is roughly in line with the 67 m average across the 249 structures registered in Sedgwick County. It is about 23% below 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 14% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 64 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 66 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 416 m, which puts the top of the structure 482 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1032688, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Wichita in Sedgwick County, Kansas, at coordinates 37.76722, -97.28444, with the site address filed as "45TH & HILLSIDE". Sedgwick County has 249 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 105 Kansas counties with registrations, and 198 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 Colwich, KS · 1217036, a guyed tower at 356 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 1032688 on Jun 6, 2001. Nationally, 12,705 of the 197,833 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 235 in Kansas.
Who owns antenna structure 1032688?
The FCC record lists KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION of Topeka, KS as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002296473. Across the registry it holds 157 structure registrations, the 136th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more, including 156 in Kansas. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (23 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 85-ACE-170-OE, 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 1, 3, 11, 21.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1032688?
Its registered overall height above ground is 66 m (215 ft), and 482 m (1,580 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1032688?
The registered owner is KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, which holds 157 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1032688?
It is located near Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas at 45TH & HILLSIDE (37.76722, -97.28444). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Aug 20, 1985.
What type of structure is 1032688?
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 Sedgwick County, KS?
Sedgwick County has 249 FCC-registered antenna structures, 198 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 1032688, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kansas/wichita-1032688 (data as of October 20, 2026).