Antenna structures in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
At a glance
Santa Cruz County, Arizona has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 8 of them marked constructed. That is the 13th-largest count among the 15 Arizona counties with registrations, and 0.99% of the state's 2,833. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1002548 near Nogales at 53 m (174 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Santa Cruz County compare with the rest of Arizona?
With 28 registrations, Santa Cruz County ranks 13th of 15 counties in Arizona; Maricopa County leads the state with 1,306. The average registered overall height here is 39 m, roughly in line with the Arizona average of 37 m. The tallest standing structure, at 53 m, is about 35% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Santa Cruz County?
The most common filed structure type in Santa Cruz County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (32.1%). It is followed by pole (9) and monopole (7). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 10 dismantled, 8 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 4 terminated and 2 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 Santa Cruz County?
Affiniti, LLC holds the most registrations in Santa Cruz County, with 9 of the 28. The next largest are American Tower Limited Partnership (2), American Towers LLC (2) and CTI Towers Assets II, LLC (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Santa Cruz County have registered structures?
Registrations in Santa Cruz County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Nogales (21), Elgin (2), Rio Rico (2), Sonoita (1) and Noglaes (1).
Every registration
All 28 structures in Santa Cruz County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nogales · 1048255 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Nogales · 1232890 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Nogales · 1265754 | 56 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 4 | Nogales · 1002548 | 53 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Nogales · 1265750 | 50 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 6 | Nogales · 1265756 | 50 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 7 | Nogales · 1265749 | 47 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 8 | Nogales · 1002547 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Nogales · 1265753 | 44 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 10 | Nogales · 1265755 | 44 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 11 | Nogales · 1265752 | 41 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 12 | Nogales · 1265748 | 38 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 13 | Elgin · 1300328 | 38 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Nogales · 1059486 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 15 | Nogales · 1265757 | 35 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 16 | Rio Rico · 1310057 | 34 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Rio Rico · 1307194 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Sonoita · 1216578 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Nogales · 1256676 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Elgin · 1321879 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Nogales · 1326502 | 31 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Nogales · 1315383 | 25 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Noglaes · 1205325 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 24 | Nogales · 1062236 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 25 | Mandera Canyon · 1216473 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 26 | Nogales · 1205326 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 27 | Nogales · 1286439 | 21 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Nogales · 1308874 | 16 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 28 registered antenna structures in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, 8 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 Santa Cruz County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Santa Cruz County is registration 1002548, a tower near Nogales at 53 m (174 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Santa Cruz County?
Affiniti, LLC holds the most registrations in Santa Cruz County (9), followed by American Tower Limited Partnership (2).
What kind of towers are in Santa Cruz County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 28 registrations), then pole (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 Santa Cruz County, Arizona”, https://towercensus.com/towers/arizona/county/santa-cruz-county (data as of October 20, 2026).