Antenna structures in Breathitt County, Kentucky
At a glance
Breathitt County, Kentucky has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them marked constructed. That is the 40th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.81% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1235001 near Paxton at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Breathitt County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 30 registrations, Breathitt County ranks 40th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 88 m, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 72% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Breathitt County?
The most common filed structure type in Breathitt County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 15 registrations (50%). It is followed by tower (11) and 2-tower array (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 29 constructed and 1 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 Breathitt County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Breathitt County, with 15 of the 30. The next largest are KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSOCIATION DBA = WMTC AM RADIO STATION (3), VB-S1 Assets, LLC (3) and INTERMOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY INC DBA = RADIO STATION WEKG AM (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
- East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless · 15
- KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSOCIATION DBA = WMTC AM RADIO STATION · 3
- VB-S1 Assets, LLC · 3
- INTERMOUNTAIN BROADCASTING COMPANY INC DBA = RADIO STATION WEKG AM · 2
- BELLSOUTH MOBILITY INC · 1
- EIP Holdings II, LLC · 1
- Kentucky Power Company · 1
- KENTUCKY, COMMONWEALTH OF DBA = KY EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM KEWS · 1
Which places in Breathitt County have registered structures?
Registrations in Breathitt County list 18 different city or place names. The most frequent are Jackson (9), Vancleve (4), Bethany (2), Paxton (1) and Guage (1).
Every registration
All 30 structures in Breathitt County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paxton · 1235001 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Guage · 1309978 | 113 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Jackson · 1317820 | 113 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Vancleve · 1042085 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Vancleve · 1043902 | 106 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 6 | Jackson · 1043801 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Jackson · 1247057 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Jackson · 1043965 | 99 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 9 | Jackson · 1316610 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Vancleve · 1318968 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Turkey · 1257982 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Rousseau · 1260627 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Quicksand · 1287238 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Haddix · 1298186 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Little · 1298187 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Wolf Coal · 1298188 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Gays Creek · 1299200 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Decoy · 1300831 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Frozen Creek · 1302277 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Bethany · 1208289 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Jackson · 1044815 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Bethany · 1312399 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Arnett · 1052934 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Watts · 1232626 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Jackson · 1043966 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Vancleve · 1046169 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 27 | Taulbee · 1303046 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Jackson · 1247200 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Jackson · 1206195 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Ned · 1291999 | 27 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Breathitt County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 30 registered antenna structures in Breathitt 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 Breathitt County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Breathitt County is registration 1235001, a structure near Paxton at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Breathitt County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Breathitt County (15), followed by KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN HOLINESS ASSOCIATION DBA = WMTC AM RADIO STATION (3).
What kind of towers are in Breathitt County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (15 of 30 registrations), then tower (11).
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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 Breathitt County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/breathitt-county (data as of October 13, 2026).