Antenna structures in Floyd County, Kentucky
At a glance
Floyd County, Kentucky has 44 FCC-registered antenna structures, 37 of them marked constructed. That is the 20th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1054477 near Prestonsburg at 179 m (586 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Floyd County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 44 registrations, Floyd County ranks 20th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 101 m, about 26% above the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 179 m, is about 76% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Floyd County?
The most common filed structure type in Floyd County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 22 registrations (50%). It is followed by tower (16) and mast (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 37 constructed, 4 canceled, 2 granted (not yet 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 Floyd County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Floyd County, with 27 of the 44. The next largest are Crown Castle South LLC (3), American Towers LLC (2) and HIGHLAND COMMUNICATIONS INC (2). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Floyd County have registered structures?
Registrations in Floyd County list 26 different city or place names. The most frequent are Prestonsburg (9), Martin (4), Garrett (4), Prestonburg (3) and Hippo (2).
Every registration
All 44 structures in Floyd County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestonsburg · 1064687 | 190 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Prestonsburg · 1054477 | 179 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Martin · 1044684 | 178 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Allen · 1043791 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Prestonsburg · 1031809 | 130 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Allen City · 1062965 | 126 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Watergap · 1297886 | 125 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Garrett · 1065556 | 112 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 9 | Maytown · 1044721 | 110 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 10 | Hippo · 1299996 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Prestonburg · 1247570 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Prestonsburg · 1043912 | 100 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Garrett · 1065001 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Lancer · 1214026 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Price · 1217023 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Grethel · 1238187 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Prestonsburg · 1246336 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Betsy Layne · 1043795 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Auxier · 1260034 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Prestonburg · 1268368 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Wayland · 1274630 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Jacks Creek · 1277209 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Osborn · 1284910 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | David · 1287018 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Bonanza · 1289110 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Garrett · 1291164 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Prestonsburg · 1296539 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Beaver · 1297742 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Hippo · 1298532 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 30 | McDowell · 1319722 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Betsy Layne · 1323713 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Eastern · 1203593 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Dana · 1319617 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Stanville · 1322279 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Martin · 1275980 | 91 m | Mast | Canceled |
| 36 | Martin · 1276273 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Prestonburg · 1310695 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 38 | Garrett · 1009849 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 39 | Martin · 1256306 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Prestonsburg · 1212544 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Boldman · 1041087 | 76 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 42 | Prestonsburg · 1065263 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Prestonsburg · 1065264 | 58 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Minnie · 1065271 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Floyd County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 44 registered antenna structures in Floyd County, Kentucky, 37 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 Floyd County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Floyd County is registration 1054477, a tower near Prestonsburg at 179 m (586 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Floyd County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Floyd County (27), followed by Crown Castle South LLC (3).
What kind of towers are in Floyd County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (22 of 44 registrations), then tower (16).
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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 Floyd County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/floyd-county (data as of October 13, 2026).