Antenna structures in Chaffee County, Colorado
At a glance
Chaffee County, Colorado has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them marked constructed. That is the 28th-largest count among the 63 Colorado counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 2,340. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1233212 near Buena Vista at 56 m (185 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Chaffee County compare with the rest of Colorado?
With 25 registrations, Chaffee County ranks 28th of 63 counties in Colorado; El Paso County leads the state with 258. The average registered overall height here is 22 m, about 45% of the Colorado average of 49 m. The tallest standing structure, at 56 m, is about 2.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Chaffee County?
The most common filed structure type in Chaffee County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (52%). It is followed by pole (4) and monopole (2). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 15 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled, 2 dismantled and 1 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 Chaffee County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Chaffee County, with 6 of the 25. The next largest are State of Colorado (3), Commnet Four Corners, LLC (2) and American Towers LLC (1). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Chaffee County have registered structures?
Registrations in Chaffee County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Buena Vista (14), Salida (5), Poncha Springs (4), Colorado Springs (1) and Saguache (1).
Every registration
All 25 structures in Chaffee County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buena Vista · 1233212 | 56 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Salida · 1038830 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Buena Vista · 1247647 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Salida · 1209692 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Buena Vista · 1223906 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 6 | Poncha Springs · 1272748 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Colorado Springs · 1259173 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Buena Vista · 1266465 | 27 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 9 | Buena Vista · 1236148 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Buena Vista · 1279166 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Buena Vista · 1299196 | 24 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Saguache · 1025185 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Buena Vista · 1265191 | 18 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Buena Vista · 1309207 | 18 m | Oil rig | Canceled |
| 15 | Poncha Springs · 1253892 | 17 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 16 | Poncha Springs · 1257766 | 17 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 17 | Salida · 1265197 | 15 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 18 | Buena Vista · 1311247 | 15 m | Oil rig | Dismantled |
| 19 | Buena Vista · 1328526 | 15 m | Silo | Constructed |
| 20 | Buena Vista · 1031604 | 13 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Buena Vista · 1246431 | 13 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 22 | Salida · 1248897 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Buena Vista · 1250881 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Salida · 1269132 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Poncha Springs · 1269065 | 6 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Chaffee County, CO?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 25 registered antenna structures in Chaffee County, Colorado, 15 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 Chaffee County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Chaffee County is registration 1233212, a guyed tower near Buena Vista at 56 m (185 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Chaffee County?
CommNet Cellular Inc. holds the most registrations in Chaffee County (6), followed by State of Colorado (3).
What kind of towers are in Chaffee County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 25 registrations), then pole (4).
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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 Chaffee County, Colorado”, https://towercensus.com/towers/colorado/county/chaffee-county (data as of October 13, 2026).