Antenna structures in Middlesex County, Connecticut
At a glance
Middlesex County, Connecticut has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them marked constructed. That is the 7th-largest count among the 8 Connecticut counties with registrations, and 6.4% of the state's 672. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1049519 near Higganum at 121 m (396 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Middlesex County compare with the rest of Connecticut?
With 43 registrations, Middlesex County ranks 7th of 8 counties in Connecticut; Hartford County leads the state with 177. The average registered overall height here is 57 m, roughly in line with the Connecticut average of 59 m. The tallest standing structure, at 121 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Middlesex County?
The most common filed structure type in Middlesex County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (34.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (10) and monopole (8). In all, 9 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 33 constructed, 4 dismantled, 2 canceled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Middlesex County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Middlesex County, with 5 of the 43. The next largest are CROSSROADS COMMUNICATIONS OF OLD SAYBROOK, INC. DBA = WLIS-AM(2/2),NW TOWER, CBA#9, MOD (4), Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (4) and Eversource Energy Service Company (3). 19 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Middlesex County have registered structures?
Registrations in Middlesex County list 21 different city or place names. The most frequent are Haddam (5), Middletown (5), Cromwell (4), Higganum (3) and East Haddam (3).
Every registration
All 43 structures in Middlesex County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higganum · 1049519 | 121 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Killlingworth · 1049009 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Killingsworth · 1044708 | 96 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 4 | East Haddam · 1061015 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Haddam · 1285236 | 92 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Haddam · 1008221 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Durham · 1227900 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | East Hampton · 1044707 | 73 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Portland · 1046003 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Clinton · 1055869 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Haddam · 1203107 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Essex Village · 1046000 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 13 | Essex Village · 1045998 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 14 | Clinton · 1233741 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Higganum · 1223974 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Haddam · 1056403 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Moodus · 1213611 | 57 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 18 | Cromwell · 1217708 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 19 | Old Saybrook · 1046145 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Middletown · 1309195 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Middletown · 1303628 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Killington · 1228248 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Old Saybrook · 1259794 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Chester · 1234391 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Old Saybrook · 1259791 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Middletown · 1218900 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | East Hadddam · 1333106 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Higganum · 1233228 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Killingworth · 1221833 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Middlefield · 1270506 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Central Killingworth · 1204365 | 46 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 32 | Middletown · 1257391 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 33 | Haddam · 1330569 | 44 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | East Hampton · 1058406 | 43 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Middletown · 1258197 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | East Haddam · 1247372 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Cromwell · 1309965 | 38 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Durham · 1270239 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Portland · 1278875 | 27 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Cromwell · 1273764 | 25 m | Disguised structure (tree) | Constructed |
| 41 | East Haddam · 1254801 | 25 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Cromwell · 1261446 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Crowmell · 1310706 | 18 m | Oil rig | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Middlesex County, CT?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 43 registered antenna structures in Middlesex County, Connecticut, 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 Middlesex County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Middlesex County is registration 1049519, a lattice tower near Higganum at 121 m (396 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Middlesex County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Middlesex County (5), followed by CROSSROADS COMMUNICATIONS OF OLD SAYBROOK, INC. DBA = WLIS-AM(2/2),NW TOWER, CBA#9, MOD (4).
What kind of towers are in Middlesex County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 43 registrations), then lattice tower (10).
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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 Middlesex County, Connecticut”, https://towercensus.com/towers/connecticut/county/middlesex-county (data as of October 13, 2026).