Antenna structures in Leelanau County, Michigan
At a glance
Leelanau County, Michigan has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 73rd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 0.47% of the state's 6,225. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1065986 near Traverse City at 148 m (485 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Leelanau County compare with the rest of Michigan?
With 29 registrations, Leelanau County ranks 73rd 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 148 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Leelanau County?
The most common filed structure type in Leelanau County is tower (code TOWER), with 18 registrations (62.1%). It is followed by monopole (5) and lattice tower (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 3 terminated, 3 canceled, 2 dismantled and 2 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 Leelanau County?
LEELANAU, COUNTY OF holds the most registrations in Leelanau County, with 4 of the 29. The next largest are MICHIGAN, STATE OF (3), Alltel Corporation (2) and American Towers LLC (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Leelanau County have registered structures?
Registrations in Leelanau County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Empire (5), Traverse City (4), Northport (4), Cedar (3) and Suttons Bay (2).
Every registration
All 29 structures in Leelanau County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traverse City · 1065986 | 148 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Northport · 1056671 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 3 | Leland · 1064784 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Elmwood Township · 1031838 | 142 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Traverse City · 1057367 | 131 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Glen Arbor · 1000689 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Burdickville · 1021178 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 8 | Northport · 1227701 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Empire · 1327968 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Suttons Bay · 1331639 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Northport · 1220593 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Empire · 1065987 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Empire · 1220374 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Empire · 1043889 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Maple City · 1210742 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | North Port · 1294194 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Lake Leelanau · 1327550 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Cedar · 1334253 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Empire · 1007143 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Cedar · 1254879 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Ahgosatown · 1222672 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 22 | Bingham · 1282016 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 23 | Elmwood · 1332977 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Traverse City · 1255854 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Suttons Bay · 1257201 | 48 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 26 | Traverse City · 1254600 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 27 | North Port · 1226896 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Cedar · 1005841 | 25 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 29 | Northport · 1063861 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Leelanau County, MI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 29 registered antenna structures in Leelanau County, Michigan, 19 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 Leelanau County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Leelanau County is registration 1065986, a guyed tower near Traverse City at 148 m (485 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Leelanau County?
LEELANAU, COUNTY OF holds the most registrations in Leelanau County (4), followed by MICHIGAN, STATE OF (3).
What kind of towers are in Leelanau County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (18 of 29 registrations), then monopole (5).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Leelanau County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/county/leelanau-county (data as of October 20, 2026).