Antenna structures in Churchill County, Nevada
At a glance
Churchill County, Nevada has 30 FCC-registered antenna structures, 24 of them marked constructed. That is the 7th-largest count among the 17 Nevada counties with registrations, and 1.9% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1264251 near Fernley at 451 m (1,478 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Churchill County compare with the rest of Nevada?
With 30 registrations, Churchill County ranks 7th of 17 counties in Nevada; Clark County leads the state with 979. The average registered overall height here is 63 m, about 82% above the Nevada average of 35 m. The tallest standing structure, at 451 m, is about 7.1 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Churchill County?
The most common filed structure type in Churchill County is tower (code TOWER), with 14 registrations (46.7%). It is followed by monopole (8) and lattice tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 24 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Churchill County?
Churchill County Telephone dba CC Communications and EIP Holdings IV, LLC hold the most registrations in Churchill County, 5 each of the 30. Other owners include Commnet of Nevada, LLC (3), Alltel Corporation (2) and Cellco Partnership (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Churchill County have registered structures?
Registrations in Churchill County list 2 different city or place names. The most frequent are Fallon (26) and Fernley (4).
Every registration
All 30 structures in Churchill County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernley · 1264251 | 451 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Fernley · 1255448 | 440 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Fallon · 1032576 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Fallon · 1244668 | 81 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 5 | Fallon · 1009567 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Fallon · 1233982 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Fallon · 1261297 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Fernley · 1061006 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Fallon · 1265685 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Fallon · 1268236 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 11 | Fallon · 1267400 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Fallon · 1236668 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Fallon · 1236890 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Fallon · 1293987 | 30 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 15 | Fallon · 1267396 | 27 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Fallon · 1268235 | 27 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Fallon · 1328885 | 27 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 18 | Fallon · 1200391 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Fernley · 1237788 | 27 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Fallon · 1282042 | 26 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Fallon · 1298834 | 26 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Fallon · 1060224 | 26 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Fallon · 1292923 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Fallon · 1012853 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Fallon · 1267402 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Fallon · 1325144 | 20 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 27 | Fallon · 1283281 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 28 | Fallon · 1272066 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Fallon · 1288871 | 9 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 30 | Fallon · 1268292 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Churchill County, NV?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 30 registered antenna structures in Churchill County, Nevada, 24 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 Churchill County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Churchill County is registration 1264251, a tower near Fernley at 451 m (1,478 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Churchill County?
Churchill County Telephone dba CC Communications and EIP Holdings IV, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Churchill County, with 5 each.
What kind of towers are in Churchill County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (14 of 30 registrations), then monopole (8).
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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 Churchill County, Nevada”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nevada/county/churchill-county (data as of October 20, 2026).