Antenna structures in Bay County, Michigan
At a glance
Bay County, Michigan has 72 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them marked constructed. That is the 25th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 6,220. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1007186 near Pinconning at 181 m (594 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Bay County compare with the rest of Michigan?
With 72 registrations, Bay County ranks 25th of 83 counties in Michigan; Wayne County leads the state with 412. The average registered overall height here is 78 m, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 74 m. The tallest standing structure, at 181 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Bay County?
The most common filed structure type in Bay County is tower (code TOWER), with 33 registrations (45.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (14) and monopole (9). In all, 10 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 55 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 5 dismantled, 3 terminated and 3 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 Bay County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Bay County, with 13 of the 72. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (6), Cellco Partnership (6) and Crown Castle Tower 05 LLC (4). 32 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Bay County have registered structures?
Registrations in Bay County list 16 different city or place names. The most frequent are Bay City (33), Pinconning (9), Kawkawlin (4), Auburn (4) and Linwood (4).
Every registration
All 72 structures in Bay County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essexville · 1001055 | 259 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Pinconning · 1007186 | 181 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | University Center · 1213205 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | University Center · 1002929 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 5 | Kawkawlin · 1003536 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Auburn · 1211658 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Pinconning · 1202664 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Munger · 1001111 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Linwood · 1238912 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Sterling · 1021238 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Linwood · 1028495 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Pinconning · 1003537 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Pinconning · 1226607 | 103 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Kawkawlin · 1001626 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Bay City · 1055306 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Sterling (Bentley) · 1222150 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Essexville · 1272518 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Munger · 1218879 | 92 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 19 | Pinconning · 1005779 | 92 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 20 | Bay City · 1007728 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Bentley · 1006486 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 22 | Bentley · 1000520 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Midland · 1209111 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Pinconning · 1330744 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Midland · 1056665 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Linwood · 1218967 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Bay City · 1228142 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Essexville · 1235862 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Pinconning · 1212339 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Rhodes · 1329793 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Bay City · 1267681 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Linwood · 1006480 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Kawkawlin · 1065670 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Auburn · 1066056 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Bay City · 1209151 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Pinconning · 1017460 | 77 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Williams Township · 1063577 | 76 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 38 | Bay City · 1001019 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Kawkawlin · 1040333 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Bay City · 1019491 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Bay City · 1007499 | 69 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 42 | Bay City · 1007500 | 69 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 43 | Bay City · 1007501 | 69 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 44 | Mount Forrest · 1062196 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Auburn · 1062197 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Bay City · 1230554 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Bay City · 1220233 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Sterling · 1333038 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Bay City · 1333872 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 50 | Bay City · 1295063 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 51 | Bay City · 1273799 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Bay City · 1021914 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 53 | Bay City · 1241275 | 59 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 54 | Bay City · 1222610 | 58 m | Building | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 55 | Bay City · 1021237 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 56 | Auburn · 1226629 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 57 | Bay City · 1259559 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Bay City · 1325908 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 59 | Bay Coty · 1232781 | 50 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 60 | Bay City · 1238488 | 48 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 61 | Bay City · 1238432 | 45 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 62 | Bay City · 1221311 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 63 | Pinconning · 1283028 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 64 | Bay City · 1250539 | 42 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 65 | Bay City · 1272383 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 66 | Bay City · 1274229 | 39 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 67 | Bay City · 1268871 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Bay City · 1270660 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 69 | Bay City · 1263348 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 70 | Bay City · 1310102 | 37 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 71 | Bay City · 1287759 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 72 | Bay City · 1321100 | 30 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Bay County, MI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 72 registered antenna structures in Bay County, Michigan, 55 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 Bay County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Bay County is registration 1007186, a tower near Pinconning at 181 m (594 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Bay County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Bay County (13), followed by Alltel Corporation (6).
What kind of towers are in Bay County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (33 of 72 registrations), then lattice tower (14).
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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 Bay County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/county/bay-county (data as of October 13, 2026).