Antenna structures in Fayette County, Illinois
At a glance
Fayette County, Illinois has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 66th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.44% of the state's 7,108. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1008734 near Vandalia at 213 m (699 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Fayette County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 31 registrations, Fayette County ranks 66th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 90 m, about 31% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 213 m, is about 2.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Fayette County?
The most common filed structure type in Fayette County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (38.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and guyed tower (5). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 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 Fayette County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Fayette County, with 8 of the 31. The next largest are AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (2), DRA Properties, LLC (2) and I70 Media, Inc. (2). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Fayette County have registered structures?
Registrations in Fayette County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Vandalia (13), Beecher City (3), Brownstown (3), Ramsey (2) and Farina (2).
Every registration
All 31 structures in Fayette County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vandalia · 1008734 | 213 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Ramsey · 1008860 | 155 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Farina · 1008841 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Vandalia · 1008843 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 5 | Vandalia · 1209173 | 122 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Hookdale · 1008636 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Farina · 1223165 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Vandalia · 1016517 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Beecher City · 1202671 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Beecher City · 1331046 | 94 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 11 | Beecher City · 1332087 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Brownstown · 1252220 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Vandalia · 1009715 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 14 | St Elmo · 1242844 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Brownstown · 1222239 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Brownstone · 1207914 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Vandalia · 1008660 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | St. Elmo · 1207942 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Vandalia · 1302090 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Herrick · 1331996 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Laclede · 1207921 | 77 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 22 | Saint Elmo · 1009493 | 76 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 23 | Brownstown · 1331775 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | St. Elmo · 1333206 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Vandalia · 1311854 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Vandalia · 1334655 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Vandalia · 1058159 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Vandalia · 1293053 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Vandalia · 1279454 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Ramsey · 1009484 | 52 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 31 | Vandalia · 1010767 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Fayette County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 31 registered antenna structures in Fayette County, Illinois, 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 Fayette County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Fayette County is registration 1008734, a guyed tower near Vandalia at 213 m (699 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Fayette County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Fayette County (8), followed by AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY (2).
What kind of towers are in Fayette County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 31 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Fayette County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/fayette-county (data as of October 6, 2026).