Antenna structures in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
At a glance
Grand Forks County, North Dakota has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them marked constructed. That is the 9th-largest count among the 53 North Dakota counties with registrations, and 3% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1049849 near Niagra at 156 m (512 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Grand Forks County compare with the rest of North Dakota?
With 48 registrations, Grand Forks County ranks 9th of 53 counties in North Dakota; Cass County leads the state with 138. The average registered overall height here is 66 m, about 18% below the North Dakota average of 81 m. The tallest standing structure, at 156 m, is about 2.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Grand Forks County?
The most common filed structure type in Grand Forks County is tower (code TOWER), with 23 registrations (47.9%). It is followed by guyed tower (9) and lattice tower (7). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 33 constructed, 6 dismantled, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled and 2 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Grand Forks County?
CCATT LLC holds the most registrations in Grand Forks County, with 7 of the 48. The next largest are BNSF Railway Co. (4), American Towers LLC (3) and Cellco Partnership (3). 22 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Grand Forks County have registered structures?
Registrations in Grand Forks County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Grand Forks (20), Larimore (5), Thompson (5), Emerado (4) and Northwood (4).
Every registration
All 48 structures in Grand Forks County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niagra · 1049849 | 156 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Grand Forks · 1060590 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Arvilla · 1036957 | 121 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Larimore · 1331221 | 117 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Grand Forks · 1040000 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Grand Forks · 1047594 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Larimore · 1224529 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Thompson · 1224534 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Grand Forks · 1053007 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Grand Forks · 1213998 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Grand Forks · 1038080 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Emerado · 1230538 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Thompson · 1307584 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Reynolds · 1055770 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Kempton · 1038759 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Grand Forks · 1246545 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Grand Forks · 1251781 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Grand Forks · 1227099 | 69 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Northwood · 1044644 | 69 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Hatton · 1235501 | 68 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Hatton · 1046474 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Grand Forks Junction · 1038863 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Thompson · 1054873 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 24 | Thompson · 1239279 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Mekinock · 1293357 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Arvilla · 1309375 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 27 | Arvilla · 1295055 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 28 | Grand Forks · 1231181 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Grand Forks · 1217007 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 30 | Grand Forks · 1248458 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Grand Forks · 1327800 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Grand Forks · 1288944 | 54 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Larimore · 1263851 | 52 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 34 | Emerado · 1273881 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Grand Forks · 1046478 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 36 | Grand Forks · 1279874 | 49 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 37 | Emerado · 1203046 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 38 | Larimore · 1053022 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Grand Forks · 1292577 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 40 | Larimore · 1049118 | 44 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Grand Forks · 1049846 | 42 m | Building | Dismantled |
| 42 | Northwood · 1250935 | 33 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Grand Forks · 1281562 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 44 | Thompson · 1329489 | 33 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 45 | Grand Forks · 1263805 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Emerado · 1205620 | 27 m | Building | Dismantled |
| 47 | Northwood · 1216153 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Northwood · 1049848 | 17 m | Building | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Grand Forks County, ND?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 48 registered antenna structures in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, 33 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 Grand Forks County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Grand Forks County is registration 1049849, a guyed tower near Niagra at 156 m (512 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Grand Forks County?
CCATT LLC holds the most registrations in Grand Forks County (7), followed by BNSF Railway Co. (4).
What kind of towers are in Grand Forks County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (23 of 48 registrations), then guyed tower (9).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Grand Forks County, North Dakota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-dakota/county/grand-forks-county (data as of October 20, 2026).