Antenna structures in Esmeralda County, Nevada
At a glance
Esmeralda County, Nevada has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them marked constructed. That is the 13th-largest count among the 17 Nevada counties with registrations, and 0.93% of the state's 1,605. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1221799 near Tonopah at 81 m (265 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Esmeralda County compare with the rest of Nevada?
With 15 registrations, Esmeralda County ranks 13th of 17 counties in Nevada; Clark County leads the state with 979. The average registered overall height here is 46 m, about 32% above the Nevada average of 35 m. The tallest standing structure, at 81 m, is about 76% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Esmeralda County?
The most common filed structure type in Esmeralda County is tower (code TOWER), with 7 registrations (46.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and pole (1).
By registration status: 10 constructed, 4 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 Esmeralda County?
American Towers LLC and ARIZONA NEVADA TOWER CORPORATION hold the most registrations in Esmeralda County, 3 each of the 15. Other owners include Commnet of Nevada, LLC (2), Sierra Pacific Power Company (2) and EIP Holdings IV, LLC (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Esmeralda County have registered structures?
Registrations in Esmeralda County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Goldfield (7), Dyer (3), Coaldale (1), Tonopah (1) and Mina (1).
Every registration
All 15 structures in Esmeralda County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coaldale · 1221320 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Tonopah · 1221799 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Goldfield · 1272062 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Goldfield · 1286648 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Goldfield · 1270116 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Mina · 1289155 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Dyer · 1291839 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 8 | Goldfield · 1221831 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Dyer · 1267395 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 10 | Dyer · 1268910 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Goldfield · 1292926 | 30 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 12 | Silver Peak · 1279865 | 13 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 13 | Goldfield · 1279864 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Goldfield · 1061987 | 10 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Coaldale Junction · 1011435 | 8 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Esmeralda County, NV?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 15 registered antenna structures in Esmeralda County, Nevada, 10 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 Esmeralda County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Esmeralda County is registration 1221799, a lattice tower near Tonopah at 81 m (265 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Esmeralda County?
American Towers LLC and ARIZONA NEVADA TOWER CORPORATION are tied for the most registrations in Esmeralda County, with 3 each.
What kind of towers are in Esmeralda County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (7 of 15 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Esmeralda County, Nevada”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nevada/county/esmeralda-county (data as of October 13, 2026).