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Antenna structures in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska

At a glance

Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 18th-largest count among the 28 Alaska counties with registrations, and 1.4% of the state's 1,988. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1005568 near Meyers Chuck at 46 m (152 ft).

Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.

Registered structures
27
Constructed
22
Avg height
27 m
Tallest standing
46 m

How does Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area compare with the rest of Alaska?

With 27 registrations, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area ranks 18th of 28 counties in Alaska; Anchorage Municipality leads the state with 382. The average registered overall height here is 27 m, about 20% below the Alaska average of 34 m. The tallest standing structure, at 46 m, is about 71% above the county average.

What kinds of structures are registered in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?

The most common filed structure type in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 13 registrations (48.1%). It is followed by tower (6) and building antenna (4). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.

By registration status: 22 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.

Who owns the towers in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?

Alascom Inc. holds the most registrations in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, with 11 of the 27. The next largest are ALASKA POWER & TELEPHONE (8), Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (3) and Octagon Towers, LLC (2). 6 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.

Which places in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area have registered structures?

Registrations in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Klawock (7), Craig (4), Thorne Bay (4), Hydaburg (3) and Metlakatla (2).

Every registration

All 27 structures in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, tallest first

#StructureHeightTypeStatus
1Hydaburg · 133417458 mLattice towerGranted (not yet constructed)
2Meyers Chuck · 100556846 mLattice towerConstructed
3Klawock · 133436446 mMonopoleGranted (not yet constructed)
4Craig · 100554644 mLattice towerConstructed
5Metlakatla · 129981340 mLattice towerConstructed
6Thorne Bay · 130188640 mLattice towerConstructed
7Thorne Bay · 133417338 mLattice towerGranted (not yet constructed)
8Thorne Bay · 132826438 mLattice towerConstructed
9Klawock · 127816432 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
10Hydaburg · 129994632 mLattice towerConstructed
11Port Protection · 129994732 mLattice towerConstructed
12Point Baker · 130071832 mLattice towerConstructed
13Metlakatla · 127613131 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
14Point Baker · 130285929 mLattice towerConstructed
15Hydaburg · 126687429 mMonopoleConstructed
16Klawock · 100556428 mLattice towerConstructed
17Craig · 130093821 mLattice towerConstructed
18Craig · 127476518 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
19Craig · 127477117 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
20Klawock · 127476915 mTower (type not specified)Constructed
21Klawock · 103029914 mTower (type not specified)Dismantled
22Coffman Cove · 125965113 mMonopoleConstructed
23Thorne Bay · 127476611 mBuilding with antennaConstructed
24Klawock · 127476811 mBuilding with antennaConstructed
25Kasaan · 12746448 mBuilding with antennaConstructed
26Klawock · 12747677 mBuilding with antennaConstructed
27Port Protection · 10028866 mPoleDismantled

Frequently asked questions

How many cell towers are in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK?

The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska, 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?

The tallest constructed registered structure in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is registration 1005568, a lattice tower near Meyers Chuck at 46 m (152 ft) overall height.

Who owns the most towers in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?

Alascom Inc. holds the most registrations in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area (11), followed by ALASKA POWER & TELEPHONE (8).

What kind of towers are in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area?

Lattice tower is the most common filed type (13 of 27 registrations), then tower (6).

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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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska”, https://towercensus.com/towers/alaska/county/prince-of-wales-hyder-census-area (data as of October 20, 2026).