Antenna structures in Benzie County, Michigan
At a glance
Benzie County, Michigan has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 23 of them marked constructed. That is the 71st-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 0.48% of the state's 6,220. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1054392 near Honor at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Benzie County compare with the rest of Michigan?
With 30 registrations, Benzie County ranks 71st of 83 counties in Michigan; Wayne County leads the state with 412. The average registered overall height here is 75 m, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 74 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Benzie County?
The most common filed structure type in Benzie County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (53.3%). It is followed by monopole (5) and lattice tower (3). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 23 constructed, 3 canceled, 2 terminated, 1 dismantled and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Benzie County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Benzie County, with 5 of the 30. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (4), MICHIGAN, STATE OF (3) and Fort Bend Broadcasting Company (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Benzie County have registered structures?
Registrations in Benzie County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Frankfort (12), Honor (5), Interlochen (3), Thompsonville (3) and Beulah (3).
Every registration
All 30 structures in Benzie County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honor · 1054392 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Interlochen · 1058318 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Thompsonville · 1273706 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Traverse City · 1000584 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Frankfort · 1027067 | 112 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 6 | Frankfort · 1054351 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Frankfort · 1029088 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Honor · 1002787 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Benzonia · 1327979 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Frankfort · 1023398 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Frankfort · 1021432 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Interlochen · 1037329 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Benzonia Township · 1229001 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Frankfort · 1043893 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Interlochen · 1228999 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Wayland · 1228515 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 17 | Frankfort · 1328560 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Beulah · 1246786 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Beulah · 1252898 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Thompsonville · 1328076 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Honor · 1252979 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 22 | Frankfort · 1232859 | 53 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 23 | Honor · 1253072 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Frankfort · 1327516 | 45 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Beulah · 1008429 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Honor · 1257339 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | Frankfort · 1274675 | 29 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Frankfort · 1053704 | 15 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 29 | Thompsonville · 1052431 | 15 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 30 | Frankfort · 1211587 | 12 m | Tank | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Benzie County, MI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 30 registered antenna structures in Benzie County, Michigan, 23 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 Benzie County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Benzie County is registration 1054392, a guyed tower near Honor at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Benzie County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Benzie County (5), followed by Alltel Corporation (4).
What kind of towers are in Benzie County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 30 registrations), then monopole (5).
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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 Benzie County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/county/benzie-county (data as of October 13, 2026).