Antenna structures in Butler County, Nebraska
At a glance
Butler County, Nebraska has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 36th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 0.93% of the state's 2,687. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1316024 near Brainard at 124 m (406 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Butler County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
With 25 registrations, Butler County ranks 36th 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 124 m, is about 58% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Butler County?
The most common filed structure type in Butler County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (36%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and guyed tower (5). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 1 dismantled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Butler County?
Alltel Corporation, ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC hold the most registrations in Butler County, 3 each of the 25. Other owners include American Towers LLC (2), Butler County Sheriff (2) and Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC (2). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Butler County have registered structures?
Registrations in Butler County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are David City (11), Brainard (3), Linwood (2), Dwight (2) and Rising City (2).
Every registration
All 25 structures in Butler County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brainard · 1316024 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | David City · 1045395 | 121 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Linwood · 1027509 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | David City · 1325741 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | David City · 1331095 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Bruno · 1025598 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | David City · 1025820 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Dwight · 1244601 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Linwood · 1329488 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Brainard · 1023298 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Bellwood · 1296950 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Brainard · 1026216 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Dwight · 1278479 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 14 | Rising City · 1308776 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | David City · 1298591 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Columbus · 1030320 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | David City · 1267944 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Ulysses · 1274001 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Loma · 1322045 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Rising City · 1332631 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | David City · 1042539 | 56 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | David City · 1208629 | 55 m | Mast | Dismantled |
| 23 | David City · 1290858 | 46 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | David City · 1273188 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | David City · 1282456 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Butler County, NE?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 25 registered antenna structures in Butler County, Nebraska, 23 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 Butler County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Butler County is registration 1316024, a guyed tower near Brainard at 124 m (406 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Butler County?
Alltel Corporation, ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. and Tillman Infrastructure, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Butler County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Butler County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 25 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Butler County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/county/butler-county (data as of October 13, 2026).