Antenna structures in Boyd County, Kentucky
At a glance
Boyd County, Kentucky has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 27 of them marked constructed. That is the 33rd-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.90% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1218767 near Cannonsburgh at 141 m (463 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Boyd County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 33 registrations, Boyd County ranks 33rd of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 75 m, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 141 m, is about 89% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Boyd County?
The most common filed structure type in Boyd County is tower (code TOWER), with 12 registrations (36.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (12) and guyed tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 27 constructed, 3 dismantled, 1 canceled, 1 terminated 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 Boyd County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Boyd County, with 6 of the 33. The next largest are SBA Towers II LLC (5), Alltel Corporation (3) and SBA Towers, LLC (3). 16 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Boyd County have registered structures?
Registrations in Boyd County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Catlettsburg (15), Ashland (12), Cannonsburg (2), Cannonsburgh (1) and Summit (1).
Every registration
All 33 structures in Boyd County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannonsburgh · 1218767 | 141 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Ashland · 1044042 | 132 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Catlettsburg · 1312903 | 105 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Catlettsburg · 1258542 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Ashland · 1301534 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Catlettsburg · 1044202 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Ashland · 1052323 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Summit · 1234349 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Ashland · 1278740 | 93 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 10 | Ashland · 1042404 | 89 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Coalton · 1048840 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Catlettsburg · 1235975 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Catlettsburg · 1044203 | 81 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 14 | Cannonsburg · 1242231 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 15 | Grayson · 1330031 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Catlettsburg · 1235176 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Ashland · 1235180 | 77 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Ashland · 1225643 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Ashland · 1234931 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Catlettsburg · 1042406 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Cannonsburg · 1238385 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Catlettsburg · 1260027 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Ashland · 1260347 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Catlettsburg · 1281118 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Ashland · 1306184 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Ashland · 1256586 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 27 | Catlettsburg · 1256891 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Catlettsburg · 1286763 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Catlettsburg · 1274493 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Catlettsburg · 1042403 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Ashland · 1247119 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 32 | Catlettsburg · 1038160 | 27 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 33 | Catlettsburg · 1299215 | 27 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Boyd County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 33 registered antenna structures in Boyd County, Kentucky, 27 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 Boyd County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Boyd County is registration 1218767, a tower near Cannonsburgh at 141 m (463 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Boyd County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Boyd County (6), followed by SBA Towers II LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Boyd County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (12 of 33 registrations), then lattice tower (12).
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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 Boyd County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/boyd-county (data as of October 13, 2026).