Antenna structures in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
At a glance
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 16th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 1.7% of the state's 1,988. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1242293 near Ketchikan at 216 m (707 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Ketchikan Gateway Borough compare with the rest of Alaska?
With 34 registrations, Ketchikan Gateway Borough ranks 16th of 28 counties in Alaska; Anchorage Municipality leads the state with 382. The average registered overall height here is 43 m, about 27% above the Alaska average of 34 m. The tallest standing structure, at 216 m, is about 5.0 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
The most common filed structure type in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (35.3%). It is followed by monopole (7) and building antenna (7). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 7 granted (not yet constructed), 1 dismantled and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
The Alaska Wireless Network, LLC holds the most registrations in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, with 8 of the 34. The next largest are Ketchikan Public Utilities (7), Vertical Bridge S3 Assets, LLC (5) and ALASKA POWER & TELEPHONE (3). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Ketchikan Gateway Borough have registered structures?
Registrations in Ketchikan Gateway Borough list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Ketchikan (30), Saxman (1), Ketchikna (1), Hyder (1) and Detchikan (1).
Every registration
All 34 structures in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ketchikan · 1242293 | 216 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Ketchikan · 1242675 | 216 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Ketchikan · 1005563 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Ketchikan · 1207373 | 89 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Ketchikan · 1007652 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Saxman · 1275624 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Ketchikan · 1314915 | 42 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 8 | Ketchikan · 1299385 | 39 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 9 | Ketchikan · 1294200 | 38 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 10 | Ketchikan · 1299386 | 38 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 11 | Ketchikan · 1315474 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Ketchikan · 1299034 | 38 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 13 | Ketchikan · 1299035 | 37 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 14 | Ketchikan · 1294293 | 37 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 15 | Ketchikan · 1295696 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Ketchikan · 1296651 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Ketchikan · 1049423 | 31 m | Building | Constructed |
| 18 | Ketchikan · 1267210 | 29 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Ketchikan · 1297531 | 28 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 20 | Ketchikan · 1294512 | 25 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Ketchikna · 1298637 | 24 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Hyder · 1005566 | 23 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Ketchikan · 1237096 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Ketchikan · 1283504 | 20 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Ketchikan · 1255060 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Ketchikan · 1208603 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Ketchikan · 1208907 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Ketchikan · 1259487 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Ketchikan · 1270648 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Ketchikan · 1278369 | 15 m | Building | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Ketchikan · 1269945 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Detchikan · 1269943 | 13 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 33 | Ketchikan · 1259472 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 34 | Ketchikan · 1062583 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 34 registered antenna structures in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, 25 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is registration 1242293, a tower near Ketchikan at 216 m (707 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
The Alaska Wireless Network, LLC holds the most registrations in Ketchikan Gateway Borough (8), followed by Ketchikan Public Utilities (7).
What kind of towers are in Ketchikan Gateway Borough?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 34 registrations), then monopole (7).
More in Alaska
- All antenna structures in Alaska· 1,988 registered
- Tallest towers in Alaska
- Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK· 49 registered
- Aleutians West Census Area, AK· 40 registered
- Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK· 39 registered
- Dillingham Census Area, AK· 31 registered
- Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK· 27 registered
- Wade Hampton Census Area, AK· 25 registered
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 structures in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/county/ketchikan-gateway-borough (data as of October 20, 2026).