Antenna structures in Alpena County, Michigan
At a glance
Alpena County, Michigan has 32 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 68th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 0.51% of the state's 6,220. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1065990 near Curran at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Alpena County compare with the rest of Michigan?
With 32 registrations, Alpena County ranks 68th of 83 counties in Michigan; Wayne County leads the state with 412. The average registered overall height here is 88 m, about 18% above the Michigan average of 74 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 74% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Alpena County?
The most common filed structure type in Alpena County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (34.4%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and guyed tower (5). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 3 dismantled, 2 terminated and 2 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 Alpena County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Alpena County, with 6 of the 32. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (4), CCATT LLC (3) and SBA Structures, LLC (3). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Alpena County have registered structures?
Registrations in Alpena County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Alpena (22), Lachine (4), Ossineke (3), Curran (2) and Herron (1).
Every registration
All 32 structures in Alpena County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curran · 1065990 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Lachine · 1007362 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Lachine · 1015718 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 4 | Alpena · 1286088 | 149 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Alpena · 1213790 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Curran · 1281890 | 123 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Alpena · 1224528 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Alpena · 1056739 | 119 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Alpena · 1006765 | 117 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Alpena · 1021828 | 115 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Alpena · 1000167 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | Alpena · 1027079 | 112 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 13 | Alpena · 1065996 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Alpena · 1000620 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Lachine · 1218878 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 16 | Alpena · 1233531 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Ossineke · 1259223 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Ossineke · 1329285 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 19 | Alpena · 1310003 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Alpena · 1280032 | 61 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 21 | Alpena · 1308636 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Alpena · 1322977 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Lachine · 1334161 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Alpena · 1248333 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Herron · 1334288 | 59 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Alpena · 1281972 | 57 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Ossineke · 1309662 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Alpena · 1334942 | 50 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Alpena · 1241869 | 35 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 30 | Alpena · 1241503 | 34 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 31 | Alpena · 1241870 | 31 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 32 | Alpena · 1253020 | 28 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Alpena County, MI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 32 registered antenna structures in Alpena County, Michigan, 20 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 Alpena County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Alpena County is registration 1065990, a guyed tower near Curran at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Alpena County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Alpena County (6), followed by Alltel Corporation (4).
What kind of towers are in Alpena County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 32 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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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 Alpena County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/county/alpena-county (data as of October 13, 2026).