Antenna structures in Adair County, Kentucky
At a glance
Adair County, Kentucky has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them marked constructed. That is the 56th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.65% of the state's 3,688. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1062332 near Columbia at 291 m (956 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Adair County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 24 registrations, Adair County ranks 56th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 92 m, about 15% above the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 291 m, is about 3.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Adair County?
The most common filed structure type in Adair County is tower (code TOWER), with 14 registrations (58.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and guyed tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 21 constructed, 2 dismantled 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 Adair County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Adair County, with 8 of the 24. The next largest are SBA Towers VII, LLC (2), Shoreline Communications, Inc. (2) and American Towers LLC (1). 13 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Adair County have registered structures?
Registrations in Adair County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Columbia (13), Russell Springs (3), Knifley (2), Purdy (1) and Fairplay (1).
Every registration
All 24 structures in Adair County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia · 1062332 | 291 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Purdy · 1044249 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Columbia · 1043061 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Columbia · 1043197 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Columbia · 1228813 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Russell Springs · 1257489 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Columbia · 1042800 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 8 | Russell Springs · 1048811 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Fairplay · 1041289 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Knifley · 1311883 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Columbia · 1257173 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Edmonton · 1242039 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Breeding · 1261657 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Columbia · 1268209 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Columbia · 1272696 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Knifley · 1274206 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Glens Fork · 1278367 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Russell Springs · 1298190 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Harrodsburg · 1311877 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Columbia · 1044964 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Columbia · 1317083 | 65 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Columbia · 1043978 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 23 | Columbia · 1323421 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Columbia · 1254374 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Adair County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 24 registered antenna structures in Adair County, Kentucky, 21 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 Adair County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Adair County is registration 1062332, a guyed tower near Columbia at 291 m (956 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Adair County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Adair County (8), followed by SBA Towers VII, LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Adair County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (14 of 24 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Adair County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/adair-county (data as of October 20, 2026).