Antenna structures in Otsego County, Michigan
At a glance
Otsego County, Michigan has 50 FCC-registered antenna structures, 34 of them marked constructed. That is the 52nd-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 0.80% of the state's 6,220. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1054398 near Gaylord at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Otsego County compare with the rest of Michigan?
With 50 registrations, Otsego County ranks 52nd 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 Otsego County?
The most common filed structure type in Otsego County is tower (code TOWER), with 21 registrations (42%). It is followed by lattice tower (11) and monopole (7). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 34 constructed, 5 dismantled, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 5 canceled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Otsego County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Otsego County, with 11 of the 50. The next largest are MICHIGAN, STATE OF (5), Parallel Infrastructure III, LLC (3) and RFB Cellular, Inc. (3). 24 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Otsego County have registered structures?
Registrations in Otsego County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Gaylord (37), Johannesburg (4), Elmira (3), Waters (2) and Livingston Township (1).
Every registration
All 50 structures in Otsego County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord · 1054398 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Waters · 1056352 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Gaylord · 1025961 | 143 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Johannesburg · 1219932 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Elmira · 1005404 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Gaylord · 1011497 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 7 | Johannesburg · 1228886 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Elmira · 1005817 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Gaylord · 1021831 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Gaylord · 1006770 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Livingston Township · 1060936 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Waters · 1221549 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Johannesburg · 1246028 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Gaylord · 1298335 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Gaylord · 1328281 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Gaylord · 1296929 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Otsego Lake Township · 1047614 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Gaylord · 1202427 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 19 | Gaylord · 1321967 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Gaylord · 1034642 | 87 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 21 | Gaylord · 1206494 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Johannesburg · 1206452 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Gaylord · 1206423 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Gaylord · 1059338 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Elmira · 1206435 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Gaylord · 1206486 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Vienna · 1000915 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 28 | Gaylord · 1222311 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 29 | Gaylord · 1307618 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Frederic · 1334220 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Gaylord · 1321927 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Gaylord · 1001238 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 33 | Gaylord · 1297947 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Gaylord · 1299195 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Gaylord · 1301529 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Gaylord · 1329650 | 55 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Gaylord · 1331837 | 54 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Gaylord · 1000661 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 39 | Gaylord · 1016868 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Gaylord · 1333499 | 49 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Gaylord · 1241778 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 42 | Gaylord · 1252630 | 44 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 43 | Gaylord · 1065988 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 44 | Gaylord · 1203011 | 40 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 45 | Gaylord · 1241885 | 35 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 46 | Gaylord · 1275781 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 47 | Gaylord · 1063339 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 48 | Gaylord · 1241911 | 29 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 49 | Gaylord · 1247469 | 20 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 50 | Gaylord · 1252183 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Otsego County, MI?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 50 registered antenna structures in Otsego County, Michigan, 34 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 Otsego County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Otsego County is registration 1054398, a guyed tower near Gaylord at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Otsego County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Otsego County (11), followed by MICHIGAN, STATE OF (5).
What kind of towers are in Otsego County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (21 of 50 registrations), then lattice tower (11).
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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 Otsego County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/county/otsego-county (data as of October 13, 2026).