Antenna structures in Buffalo County, Nebraska
At a glance
Buffalo County, Nebraska has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them marked constructed. That is the 7th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 2.2% of the state's 2,687. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1026974 near Gibbon at 214 m (703 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Buffalo County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
With 58 registrations, Buffalo County ranks 7th of 93 counties in Nebraska; Douglas County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 78 m, roughly in line with the Nebraska average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 214 m, is about 2.7 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Buffalo County?
The most common filed structure type in Buffalo County is tower (code TOWER), with 21 registrations (36.2%). It is followed by lattice tower (13) and guyed tower (10). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 43 constructed, 7 terminated, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Buffalo County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Buffalo County, with 10 of the 58. The next largest are Alltel Communications of Nebraska, Inc. (8), BUFFALO, COUNTY OF (7) and American Towers LLC (5). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Buffalo County have registered structures?
Registrations in Buffalo County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Kearney (30), Gibbon (6), Ravenna (5), Elm Creek (5) and Pleasanton (3).
Every registration
All 58 structures in Buffalo County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravenna · 1064172 | 585 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Gibbon · 1026974 | 214 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Elm Creek · 1326610 | 120 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Pleasanton · 1204734 | 116 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Pleasanton · 1219983 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Ravenna · 1257176 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Elm Creek · 1002577 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Kearney · 1204735 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Kearney · 1201046 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Kearney · 1258437 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Kearney · 1230906 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Kearney · 1038180 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Kearney · 1231197 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Gibbon · 1243871 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Kearney · 1026819 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Elm Creek · 1064891 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Sartoria · 1037057 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Ravenna · 1254279 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Kearney · 1026049 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Pleasanton · 1265123 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 21 | Amherst · 1325795 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Shelton · 1214875 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Kearney · 1213557 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Elm Creek · 1027990 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Amherst · 1324727 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Gibbon · 1319803 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Kearney · 1026230 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Kearney · 1026975 | 62 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Gibbon · 1234735 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Kearney (Campus) · 1264583 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Miller · 1279120 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Kearney · 1235702 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Elm Creek · 1309175 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Kearney · 1237208 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Kearney · 1324405 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Kearney · 1230273 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 37 | Ravenna · 1246311 | 57 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 38 | Kearney · 1246313 | 56 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 39 | Ravenna · 1322150 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Gibbon · 1311829 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Kearney · 1213766 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Pleasanton (South) · 1282611 | 53 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 43 | Kearney · 1334729 | 50 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 44 | Shelton · 1281834 | 49 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 45 | Gibbon · 1261792 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Kearney · 1265870 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 47 | Kearney · 1286973 | 46 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Kearney · 1260122 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Kearney · 1209871 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Kearney · 1211601 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 51 | Kearney · 1289105 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 52 | Shelton · 1306966 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 53 | Kearney · 1291499 | 33 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 54 | Kearney · 1246306 | 33 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 55 | Kearney · 1249675 | 24 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 56 | Kearney · 1237270 | 23 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 57 | Kearney · 1307943 | 18 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 58 | Kearney · 1323788 | 9 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Buffalo County, NE?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 58 registered antenna structures in Buffalo County, Nebraska, 43 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 Buffalo County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Buffalo County is registration 1026974, a tower near Gibbon at 214 m (703 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Buffalo County?
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC holds the most registrations in Buffalo County (10), followed by Alltel Communications of Nebraska, Inc. (8).
What kind of towers are in Buffalo County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (21 of 58 registrations), then lattice tower (13).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Buffalo County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/county/buffalo-county (data as of October 13, 2026).