Antenna structures in Hamilton County, Nebraska
At a glance
Hamilton County, Nebraska has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 31st-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 2,687. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1029925 near Giltner at 377 m (1,238 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hamilton County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
With 30 registrations, Hamilton County ranks 31st of 93 counties in Nebraska; Douglas County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 81 m, roughly in line with the Nebraska average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 377 m, is about 4.6 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hamilton County?
The most common filed structure type in Hamilton County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (33.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and pole (3). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 22 constructed, 4 dismantled, 2 terminated, 1 canceled 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 Hamilton County?
GI Family Radio Entertainment, L.L.C. holds the most registrations in Hamilton County, with 4 of the 30. The next largest are American Towers LLC (3), NEBRASKA, STATE OF (3) and Alltel Communications of Nebraska, Inc. (2). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hamilton County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hamilton County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Aurora (15), Giltner (5), Grand Island (3), Henderson (2) and Monroe Township (1).
Every registration
All 30 structures in Hamilton County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giltner · 1029925 | 377 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Aurora · 1001826 | 127 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Aurora · 1227657 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Aurora · 1227112 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Monroe Township · 1026373 | 108 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Giltner · 1025318 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Aurora · 1333637 | 102 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Aurora · 1055994 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Phillips · 1025628 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Aurora · 1046540 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Aurora · 1026046 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Giltner · 1026225 | 83 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 13 | Aurora · 1214458 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Aurora · 1214874 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Henderson · 1276773 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Grand Island · 1040742 | 66 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 17 | Grand Island · 1040743 | 66 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 18 | Grand Island · 1040744 | 66 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 19 | Stockham · 1320393 | 62 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Giltner · 1248291 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Hampton · 1298119 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Aurora · 1288525 | 49 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 23 | Aurora · 1265114 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Henderson · 1261042 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 25 | Giltner · 1261159 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 26 | Aurora · 1240546 | 48 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Marquette · 1302105 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Aurora · 1043297 | 31 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 29 | Aurora · 1313174 | 23 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Aurora · 1202280 | 16 m | Pole | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hamilton County, NE?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 30 registered antenna structures in Hamilton County, Nebraska, 22 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 Hamilton County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hamilton County is registration 1029925, a guyed tower near Giltner at 377 m (1,238 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hamilton County?
GI Family Radio Entertainment, L.L.C. holds the most registrations in Hamilton County (4), followed by American Towers LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Hamilton County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 30 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Hamilton County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/county/hamilton-county (data as of October 13, 2026).