Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
Height rankings
Tallest structures in the US
| # | Structure | Height | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galesburg, ND · 1038731 | 628 m | Tower (type not specified) |
| 2 | Walnut Grove, CA · 1011404 | 625 m | Guyed tower |
| 3 | Hitchcock, TX · 1254220 | 612 m | Guyed tower |
| 4 | Alvin, TX · 1049267 | 611 m | Guyed tower |
| 5 | Walnut Grove, CA · 1015686 | 610 m | Tower (type not specified) |
| 6 | Dallas, NC · 1005062 | 610 m | Tower (type not specified) |
| 7 | Alleman, IA · 1016799 | 610 m | Tower (type not specified) |
| 8 | Sioux City, IA · 1018564 | 610 m | Guyed tower |
| 9 | Metcalf, GA · 1019981 | 610 m | Tower (type not specified) |
| 10 | Floyd Dale, SC · 1024373 | 610 m | Tower (type not specified) |
The ownership graph
Largest tower owners
| # | Owner | Structures | Tallest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Towers LLC | 21,807 | 611 m |
| 2 | Cellco Partnership | 7,049 | 153 m |
| 3 | CCATT LLC | 5,007 | 184 m |
| 4 | ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. | 4,591 | 188 m |
| 5 | Alltel Corporation | 4,005 | 152 m |
| 6 | Tillman Infrastructure, LLC | 3,283 | 143 m |
| 7 | SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC | 2,703 | 127 m |
| 8 | SBA Towers II LLC | 2,321 | 318 m |
| 9 | Crown Castle South LLC | 2,267 | 274 m |
| 10 | NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. | 2,267 | 95 m |
By state
Structures by state
| State | Structures | Avg height | Tallest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 20,674 | 76 m | 612 m |
| California | 11,857 | 32 m | 625 m |
| Florida | 10,193 | 68 m | 579 m |
| Ohio | 8,205 | 73 m | 438 m |
| Georgia | 7,807 | 78 m | 610 m |
| Illinois | 7,108 | 69 m | 527 m |
| Alabama | 6,220 | 83 m | 610 m |
| Michigan | 6,215 | 74 m | 403 m |
| North Carolina | 6,090 | 80 m | 610 m |
| Missouri | 6,021 | 77 m | 610 m |
Taxonomy
Structure types
| Type | Structures | Tallest |
|---|---|---|
| Tower (type not specified) TOWER | 75,302 | 628 m |
| Lattice tower LTOWER | 35,838 | 606 m |
| Monopole MTOWER | 24,598 | 200 m |
| Guyed tower GTOWER | 20,259 | 625 m |
| Pole POLE | 16,541 | 152 m |
| Mast MAST | 3,482 | 152 m |
| Building B | 1,817 | 443 m |
| Building with antenna BANT | 1,597 | 305 m |
About the census
What TowerCensus is
TowerCensus is a free public census of every antenna structure registered with the FCC — the towers, guyed masts, monopoles and rooftop installations that carry America's broadcast, cellular and public-safety networks. The federal Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database is authoritative but sits behind a 1990s government search form: no maps, no owner roll-ups, no linkable pages.
We publish one page per structure with its registered heights, precise coordinates, construction and registration dates, FAA study number, lighting and marking requirements, and the registered owner — cross-linked to owner portfolios, state pages and height rankings. Provenance and freshness are first-class: every figure traces to the FCC's weekly bulk file.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tallest tower in the United States?
The tallest FCC-registered antenna structure is registration 1038731 near Galesburg, ND at 628 m (2,060 ft) overall height — a tower (type not specified).
How many cell towers and antenna structures are there in the US?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database currently lists 197,703 registered structures, of which 141,861 are marked constructed. TowerCensus publishes one page per structure, refreshed from the FCC's weekly bulk file.
Who owns the most towers in the US?
American Towers LLC holds the most FCC antenna structure registrations with 21,807 structures, ahead of Cellco Partnership (7,049).
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