Antenna structures in Kearney County, Nebraska
At a glance
Kearney County, Nebraska has 35 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them marked constructed. That is the 24th-largest count among the 93 Nebraska counties with registrations, and 1.3% of the state's 2,685. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1210415 near Minden at 396 m (1,300 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Kearney County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
With 35 registrations, Kearney County ranks 24th of 93 counties in Nebraska; Douglas County leads the state with 207. The average registered overall height here is 99 m, about 28% above the Nebraska average of 77 m. The tallest standing structure, at 396 m, is about 4.0 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Kearney County?
The most common filed structure type in Kearney County is tower (code TOWER), with 20 registrations (57.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and guyed tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 31 constructed, 3 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 Kearney County?
BNSF Railway Co. and Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC hold the most registrations in Kearney County, 5 each of the 35. Other owners include ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4), American Towers LLC (3) and Horvath Towers III, LLC (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Kearney County have registered structures?
Registrations in Kearney County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Minden (18), Axtell (8), Heartwell (5), Lowell (1) and Hartwell (1).
Every registration
All 35 structures in Kearney County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minden · 1210415 | 396 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Lowell · 1026197 | 358 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Hartwell · 1041794 | 327 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Axtell · 1026196 | 159 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Axtell · 1259345 | 159 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Heartwell · 1278990 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Axtell · 1032159 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Minden · 1028307 | 121 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Heartwell · 1027156 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Axtell · 1026048 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Axtell · 1026695 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Minden · 1025835 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Minden · 1060278 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Heartwell · 1333762 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Minden · 1038510 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Minden · 1234661 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Axtell · 1291455 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Axtell · 1260069 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Heartwell · 1290113 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Minden · 1061237 | 73 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Minden · 1205461 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Minden · 1249891 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Wilcox · 1273995 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Minden · 1204740 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Minden · 1291274 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Minden · 1263376 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Heartwell · 1312151 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Minden · 1289106 | 45 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Axtell · 1282560 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Kearney · 1225791 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 31 | Minden · 1205452 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Minden · 1277312 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Minden · 1277314 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Minden · 1294000 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Minden · 1300717 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Kearney County, NE?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 35 registered antenna structures in Kearney County, Nebraska, 31 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 Kearney County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Kearney County is registration 1210415, a tower near Minden at 396 m (1,300 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Kearney County?
BNSF Railway Co. and Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Kearney County, with 5 each.
What kind of towers are in Kearney County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (20 of 35 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Kearney County, Nebraska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nebraska/county/kearney-county (data as of October 6, 2026).