Antenna structures in Letcher County, Kentucky
At a glance
Letcher County, Kentucky has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 47th-largest count among the 120 Kentucky counties with registrations, and 0.73% of the state's 3,686. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1222747 near Jenkins at 128 m (420 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Letcher County compare with the rest of Kentucky?
With 27 registrations, Letcher County ranks 47th of 120 counties in Kentucky; Jefferson County leads the state with 304. The average registered overall height here is 83 m, roughly in line with the Kentucky average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 128 m, is about 54% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Letcher County?
The most common filed structure type in Letcher County is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (55.6%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and guyed tower (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 1 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Letcher County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Letcher County, with 16 of the 27. The next largest are mega communications, inc. (2), American Towers LLC (1) and CCATT LLC (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Letcher County have registered structures?
Registrations in Letcher County list 16 different city or place names. The most frequent are Whitesburg (8), Jenkins (3), Isom (2), Hallie (2) and Deane (1).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Letcher County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jenkins · 1222747 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Whitesburg · 1043899 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Isom · 1252950 | 124 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Jenkins · 1319715 | 110 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Deane · 1236766 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Whitesburg · 1239460 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Hallie · 1321523 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Whitesburg · 1276636 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Whitesburg · 1061533 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Kona · 1285201 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Partridge · 1296703 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Roxana · 1301365 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Dunham · 1301649 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Jenkins · 1305574 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Whitesburg · 1273494 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Blackey · 1263525 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Pikeville · 1246218 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 18 | Fleming-Neon · 1253181 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Lynch · 1010610 | 81 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 20 | Gordon · 1246220 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Whitesburg · 1042430 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Isom · 1059211 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Hallie · 1286558 | 58 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Whitesburg · 1065267 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Whitesburg · 1022062 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Ermine · 1318049 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Payne Gap · 1271382 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Letcher County, KY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Letcher County, Kentucky, 25 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 Letcher County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Letcher County is registration 1222747, a tower near Jenkins at 128 m (420 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Letcher County?
East Kentucky Network, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wireless holds the most registrations in Letcher County (16), followed by mega communications, inc. (2).
What kind of towers are in Letcher County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 27 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Letcher County, Kentucky”, https://towercensus.com/towers/kentucky/county/letcher-county (data as of October 13, 2026).