Antenna structures in DeSoto County, Florida
At a glance
DeSoto County, Florida has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 54th-largest count among the 67 Florida counties with registrations, and 0.41% of the state's 10,195. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1060995 near Arcadia at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does DeSoto County compare with the rest of Florida?
With 42 registrations, DeSoto County ranks 54th of 67 counties in Florida; Miami-Dade County leads the state with 812. The average registered overall height here is 79 m, about 16% above the Florida average of 68 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in DeSoto County?
The most common filed structure type in DeSoto County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (38.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (10) and monopole (9). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 10 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled, 3 canceled 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 DeSoto County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in DeSoto County, with 5 of the 42. The next largest are North American Towers, LLC (3), RowStar, LLC (3) and CCATT LLC (2). 26 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in DeSoto County have registered structures?
Registrations in DeSoto County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Arcadia (37), Nocatee (2), Arcadi (1), Port Charlotte (1) and Southeast Arcadia (1).
Every registration
All 42 structures in DeSoto County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arcadia · 1060995 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Arcadia · 1027572 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Arcadia · 1026381 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 4 | Arcadia · 1027337 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Arcadia · 1058274 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Nocatee · 1227464 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Arcadia · 1228631 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Nocatee · 1230183 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Arcadia · 1028767 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Arcadia · 1208225 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Arcadia · 1022189 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Arcadia · 1056541 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Arcadia · 1330010 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Arcadia · 1053144 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 15 | Arcadia · 1208800 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Arcadia · 1267406 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Arcadia · 1264725 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Arcadi · 1304348 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Arcadia · 1324399 | 79 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Arcadia · 1329066 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Arcadia · 1270942 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Arcadia · 1202677 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Arcadia · 1003677 | 77 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 24 | Arcadia · 1028922 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Arcadia · 1303641 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 26 | Arcadia · 1307413 | 76 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Arcadia · 1218979 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Arcadia · 1292202 | 71 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Arcadia · 1200309 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Arcadia · 1328208 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Arcadia · 1230182 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Arcadia · 1330133 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 33 | Port Charlotte · 1056863 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 34 | Arcadia · 1331370 | 59 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 35 | Arcadia · 1334022 | 59 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Arcadia · 1036741 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 37 | Arcadia · 1315693 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Arcadia · 1262351 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Southeast Arcadia · 1284622 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 40 | Arcadia · 1207886 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Arcadia · 1247731 | 43 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 42 | Arcadia · 1313478 | 39 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in DeSoto County, FL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 42 registered antenna structures in DeSoto County, Florida, 25 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 DeSoto County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in DeSoto County is registration 1060995, a tower near Arcadia at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in DeSoto County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in DeSoto County (5), followed by North American Towers, LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in DeSoto County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 42 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 DeSoto County, Florida”, https://towercensus.com/towers/florida/county/desoto-county (data as of October 13, 2026).