Antenna structures in Wayne County, Illinois
At a glance
Wayne County, Illinois has 39 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them marked constructed. That is the 53rd-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 0.55% of the state's 7,110. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1009631 near Cisne at 126 m (414 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wayne County compare with the rest of Illinois?
With 39 registrations, Wayne County ranks 53rd of 102 counties in Illinois; Cook County leads the state with 965. The average registered overall height here is 80 m, about 16% above the Illinois average of 69 m. The tallest standing structure, at 126 m, is about 57% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wayne County?
The most common filed structure type in Wayne County is tower (code TOWER), with 22 registrations (56.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and guyed tower (6). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 30 constructed, 4 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled and 2 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Wayne County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Wayne County, with 8 of the 39. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (4) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (3). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wayne County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wayne County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Fairfield (16), Wayne City (8), Johnsonville (3), Cisne (2) and Barnhill (2).
Every registration
All 39 structures in Wayne County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cisne · 1009631 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Barnhill · 1220932 | 114 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Wayne City · 1222740 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Fairfield · 1009003 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Johnsonville · 1007695 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Flora · 1206138 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Fairfield · 1277171 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Wayne City · 1263897 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Johnsonville · 1202410 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Wayne City · 1029355 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Mill Shoals · 1212408 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Sims · 1286145 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Barn Hill · 1295042 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Wayne City · 1008553 | 90 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Barnhill · 1009624 | 88 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Wayne City · 1009635 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Fairfield · 1331699 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Mount Erie · 1022334 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 19 | Fairfield · 1007837 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Golden Gate · 1264058 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Wayne City · 1221070 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Belle Rive · 1302997 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Mt. Erie · 1326430 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Cisne · 1206213 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Fairfield · 1008051 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Johnsonville · 1333386 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Wayne City · 1207922 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Wayne City · 1331515 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Fairfield · 1027919 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Fairfield · 1051131 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 31 | Fairfield · 1310007 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Fairfield · 1202476 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Fairfield · 1294785 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Fairfield · 1242174 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Fairfield · 1206764 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Fairfield · 1008893 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 37 | Fairfield · 1283031 | 42 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 38 | Fairfield · 1326173 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 39 | Fairfield · 1297307 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wayne County, IL?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 39 registered antenna structures in Wayne County, Illinois, 30 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 Wayne County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wayne County is registration 1009631, a tower near Cisne at 126 m (414 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wayne County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Wayne County (8), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Wayne County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (22 of 39 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 Wayne County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/county/wayne-county (data as of October 13, 2026).