Guyed tower 2644059
Wichita, Kansas · Sedgwick County
Overview
Structure 2644059 about 18 km (11 mi) from Wichita, KS is recorded in the FCC's Antenna Structure Registration database as a guyed tower measuring 326 m (1,071 ft) tall.
The median guyed tower in Kansas is 102 m tall across 730 registrations, so this one sits 222% above the typical height for its type.
The registrant is Nexstar Media INC., a broadcaster. Structures registered to broadcasters usually carry the station's own transmitting antenna rather than leased wireless equipment.
Using the standard radio-horizon formula, an antenna at 326 m has a theoretical sightline of 74 km (46.3 mi). Terrain and obstructions reduce this in practice, often substantially.
Its nearest neighbour is a tower 10 m to the W, standing 326 m tall.
The site lies 18 km (11 mi) outside Wichita, which is characteristic of structures placed for terrain and line of sight rather than proximity to population.
Location
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Registration record
as filed with the FCC| FCC registration | 2644059 |
|---|---|
| Structure type | Guyed tower |
| Overall height (AGL) | 326 m (1,071 ft) |
| Height above sea level | 743 m (2,438 ft) |
| Constructed | 2004 |
| Date on record | 27 Aug 2004 |
| Coordinates | 37.77361, -97.51517 |
| County | Sedgwick County |
| Registered owner | Nexstar Media INC. |
| Owner type | Broadcaster |
How it compares
calculated from the full national dataset| Height rank in Kansas | 13th of 2,852 taller than 99.6% |
|---|---|
| Height rank in Wichita | 1st of 141 |
| Height rank in county | 4th of 197 |
| Median guyed tower in Kansas | 102 m (333 ft) +222% vs median |
| Radio horizon (estimate) | 74 km (46 mi) theoretical maximum, flat terrain |
| Other structures within 5 km | 6 |
Nearest registered structures
north is up| Distance | Bearing | Type | Height | ASR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 m | W | Tower | 326 m (1,071 ft) | 131065 |
| 616 m | NE | Tower | 354 m (1,162 ft) | 101998 |
| 934 m | NNW | Not specified | 326 m (1,069 ft) | 603603 |
| 2.8 km (1.7 mi) | NNE | Tower | 70 m (230 ft) | 601974 |
| 3.0 km (1.9 mi) | NNW | Guyed tower | 352 m (1,154 ft) | 102890 |
About this record
A slender mast held upright by tensioned cables anchored around it. The cheapest way to go very tall, which is why most structures above 300 m are guyed.
All measurements shown are taken from FCC registration 2644059. Height is the overall height above ground including any antennas and lightning rod, which is why it can exceed the height of the supporting structure alone.
"Owner" is the entity that registered the structure, usually a tower company such as American Tower or Crown Castle. It does not indicate which carriers operate equipment on the structure.