Antenna structures in Burke County, North Dakota
At a glance
Burke County, North Dakota has 22 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 23rd-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 1.4% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1038379 near Bowbells at 134 m (440 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Burke County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 22 registrations, Burke County ranks 23rd of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 82 m, roughly in line with the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 134 m, is about 63% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Burke County?
The most common filed structure type in Burke County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (54.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (3) and lattice tower (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 2 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 Burke County?
Northwest Communications Cooperative holds the most registrations in Burke County, with 8 of the 22. The next largest are Soo System Radio Communications Corporation (3), Northern Divide Wind, LLC (2) and American Towers LLC (1). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Burke County have registered structures?
Registrations in Burke County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Columbus (9), Bowbells (5), Powers Lake (3), Lignite (2) and Kenmare (1).
Every registration
All 22 structures in Burke County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowbells · 1038379 | 134 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Columbus · 1292914 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Columbus · 1309973 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Kenmare · 1032565 | 120 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Flaxton · 1262028 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Powers Lake · 1262030 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Columbus · 1265269 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Columbus · 1039978 | 101 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 9 | Columbus · 1038376 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Lignite · 1264256 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Powers Lake · 1284939 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Columbus · 1285805 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Columbus · 1315098 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 14 | Columbus · 1319475 | 90 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Powers Lake · 1275236 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Bowbells · 1261352 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Lignite · 1261355 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Bowbells · 1208371 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Columbus Town · 1265319 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Columbus · 1254493 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Bowbells · 1298047 | 12 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 22 | Bowbells · 1298048 | 12 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Burke County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 22 registered antenna structures in Burke County, North Dakota, 19 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 Burke County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Burke County is registration 1038379, a tower near Bowbells at 134 m (440 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Burke County?
Northwest Communications Cooperative holds the most registrations in Burke County (8), followed by Soo System Radio Communications Corporation (3).
What kind of towers are in Burke County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 22 registrations), then guyed tower (3).
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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 Burke County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/burke-county (data as of October 13, 2026).