Antenna structures in Massac County, Illinois
At a glance
Massac County, Illinois has 37 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them marked constructed. That is the 56th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.52% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1009389 near Metropolis at 115 m (376 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Massac County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 37 registrations, Massac County ranks 56th of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 67 m, roughly in line with the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 115 m, is about 71% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Massac County?
The most common filed structure type in Massac County is tower (code TOWER), with 17 registrations (45.9%). It is followed by monopole (6) and lattice tower (3). In all, 9 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 29 constructed, 7 canceled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Massac County?
Withers Broadcasting Company of Paducah, LLC holds the most registrations in Massac County, with 9 of the 37. The next largest are AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (4), BNSF Railway Co. (3) and Galatia FM Joint Venture (3). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Massac County have registered structures?
Registrations in Massac County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Metropolis (25), Brookport (5), Joppa (3), Belknap (1) and Midway (1).
Every registration
All 37 structures in Massac County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookport · 1215955 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Metropolis · 1009389 | 115 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Joppa · 1007696 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Metropolis · 1218123 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Joppa · 1276825 | 93 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 6 | Belknap · 1009621 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Midway · 1029834 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Metropolis · 1234112 | 83 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Canceled |
| 9 | Metropolis · 1234113 | 83 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Canceled |
| 10 | Metropolis · 1234115 | 83 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Canceled |
| 11 | Metropolis · 1234303 | 83 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Canceled |
| 12 | Metropolis · 1234316 | 83 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Canceled |
| 13 | Metropolis · 1234317 | 83 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Canceled |
| 14 | Metropolis · 1234339 | 83 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Canceled |
| 15 | Brookport · 1253423 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Brookport · 1253424 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Brookport · 1253425 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Brookport · 1253426 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Metropolis · 1233498 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Vienna · 1049332 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Metropolis · 1009388 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Grand Chain · 1266172 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Metropolis · 1316673 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Metropolis · 1225382 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Metropolis · 1234083 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Metropolis · 1241106 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Metropolis · 1246983 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Metropolis · 1311947 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Joppa · 1212929 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Metropolis · 1027052 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Metropolis · 1306129 | 20 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 32 | Metropolis · 1298866 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Metropolis · 1293588 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Metropolis · 1313121 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Metropolis · 1313123 | 15 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Metropolis · 1313122 | 12 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Metropolis · 1233968 | 11 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Massac County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 37 registered antenna structures in Massac County, Illinois, 29 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 Massac County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Massac County is registration 1009389, a guyed tower near Metropolis at 115 m (376 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Massac County?
Withers Broadcasting Company of Paducah, LLC holds the most registrations in Massac County (9), followed by AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Massac County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (17 of 37 registrations), then monopole (6).
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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 Massac County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/massac-county (data as of October 13, 2026).