Antenna structures in Bell County, Kentucky
At a glance
Bell County, Kentucky has 42 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them marked constructed. That is the 24th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1215974 near Pineville at 130 m (425 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Bell County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 42 registrations, Bell County ranks 24th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 60 m, about 25% below the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 130 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Bell County?
The most common filed structure type in Bell County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 17 registrations (40.5%). It is followed by tower (15) and pole (5). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 29 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled, 2 terminated and 2 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Bell County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Bell County, with 10 of the 42. The next largest are HEMPHILL CORPORATION (3), Kentucky Utilities Company (3) and American Towers LLC (2). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
- East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless · 10
- HEMPHILL CORPORATION · 3
- Kentucky Utilities Company · 3
- American Towers LLC · 2
- BELLSOUTH TELECOMUNICATIONS, INC. · 2
- Gateway Broadcasting, Inc. · 2
- KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS · 2
- Norfolk Southern Railway Company · 2
Which places in Bell County have registered structures?
Registrations in Bell County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Middlesboro (23), Pineville (8), Calvin (2), Miracle (2) and Meldrum (2).
Every registration
All 42 structures in Bell County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pineville · 1215974 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Pineville · 1232665 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Pineville · 1233176 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Middlesboro · 1064902 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Calvin · 1233241 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Pineville · 1296803 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Miracle · 1303047 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Hulen · 1306838 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Calvin · 1306839 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | East Pineville · 1308249 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Fourmile · 1308252 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Pineville · 1306124 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Miracle · 1292545 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 14 | Chenoa · 1331111 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Pineville · 1332813 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Pineville · 1334310 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Middlesboro · 1041881 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Middlesboro · 1043809 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 19 | Middlesboro · 1056643 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Middlesboro · 1297884 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Middlesboro · 1306872 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 22 | Middlesboro · 1232693 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Middlesboro · 1307061 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Middlesboro · 1312572 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Pineville · 1043810 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 26 | Meldrum · 1043630 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Middlesboro · 1255203 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Middlesboro · 1205160 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 29 | Middlesboro · 1290876 | 48 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 30 | Middlesboro · 1275750 | 45 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Middlesboro · 1219833 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Middlesboro · 1294339 | 27 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Middlesboro · 1293508 | 24 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Midlesboro · 1250266 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Middlesboro · 1265944 | 21 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 36 | Meldrum · 1229016 | 20 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Middlesboro · 1277821 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Middlesboro · 1225328 | 12 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 39 | Middlesboro · 1225330 | 12 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 40 | Middlesboro · 1207751 | 12 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 41 | Middlesboro · 1271167 | 12 m | Structure type 2POLE | Constructed |
| 42 | Middlesboro · 1219830 | 8 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Bell County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 42 registered antenna structures in Bell County, Kentucky, 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 Bell County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Bell County is registration 1215974, a tower near Pineville at 130 m (425 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Bell County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Bell County (10), followed by HEMPHILL CORPORATION (3).
What kind of towers are in Bell County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (17 of 42 registrations), then tower (15).
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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 Bell County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/bell-county (data as of October 13, 2026).