Antenna structures in Sanders County, Montana
At a glance
Sanders County, Montana has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them marked constructed. That is the 13th-largest count among the 56 Montana counties with registrations, and 2.2% of the state's 1,459. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1214200 near Belknap at 102 m (333 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Sanders County compare with the rest of Montana?
With 32 registrations, Sanders County ranks 13th of 56 counties in Montana; Yellowstone County leads the state with 115. The average registered overall height here is 41 m, about 24% below the Montana average of 53 m. The tallest standing structure, at 102 m, is about 2.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Sanders County?
The most common filed structure type in Sanders County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (12) and monopole (4). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 28 constructed, 1 dismantled, 1 terminated, 1 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Sanders County?
BNSF Railway Co. holds the most registrations in Sanders County, with 7 of the 32. The next largest are American Towers LLC (3), AVISTA CORPORATION (2) and Gold Creek Cellular of Montana Limited Partnership (2). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Sanders County have registered structures?
Registrations in Sanders County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Thompson Falls (11), Plains (9), Noxon (5), Hot Springs (4) and Belknap (1).
Every registration
All 32 structures in Sanders County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belknap · 1214200 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Thompson Falls · 1061251 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Noxon · 1312505 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Noxon · 1033518 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Noxon · 1061255 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Trout Creek · 1329858 | 62 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Dixon · 1265367 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Thompson Falls · 1030250 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Hot Springs · 1316863 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Plains · 1290934 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Hot Springs · 1280195 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Hot Springs · 1290188 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Thompson Falls · 1328351 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Plains · 1312770 | 45 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Noxon · 1265816 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Plains · 1003774 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 17 | Noxon · 1058815 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Thompson Falls · 1065042 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Thompson Falls · 1319910 | 36 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Thompson Falls · 1003778 | 33 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Thompson Falls · 1258591 | 20 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Plains · 1055992 | 18 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 23 | Hot Springs · 1269672 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Plains · 1276074 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 25 | Thompson Falls · 1328836 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Plains · 1328860 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Plains · 1328866 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Thompson Falls · 1038108 | 14 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 29 | Thompson Falls · 1319909 | 14 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Plains · 1322042 | 10 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Plains · 1206054 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Thompson Falls · 1253591 | 9 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Sanders County, MT?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 32 registered antenna structures in Sanders County, Montana, 28 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 Sanders County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Sanders County is registration 1214200, a tower near Belknap at 102 m (333 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Sanders County?
BNSF Railway Co. holds the most registrations in Sanders County (7), followed by American Towers LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Sanders County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 32 registrations), then lattice tower (12).
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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 structures in Sanders County, Montana”, https://towercensus.com/towers/montana/county/sanders-county (data as of October 20, 2026).