Antenna structures in Lyon County, Nevada
At a glance
Lyon County, Nevada has 31 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 5th-largest count among the 17 Nevada counties with registrations, and 1.9% of the state's 1,603. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1221857 near Fernley at 79 m (260 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lyon County compare with the rest of Nevada?
With 31 registrations, Lyon County ranks 5th of 17 counties in Nevada; Clark County leads the state with 977. The average registered overall height here is 32 m, roughly in line with the Nevada average of 35 m. The tallest standing structure, at 79 m, is about 2.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lyon County?
The most common filed structure type in Lyon County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (29%). It is followed by lattice tower (7) and pole (5). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 16 constructed, 10 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled, 1 dismantled 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 Lyon County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Lyon County, with 4 of the 31. The next largest are Lyon County (3), Sierra Pacific Power Company (3) and NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. (2). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lyon County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lyon County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Yerington (11), Dayton (5), Fernley (3), Wellington (3) and Silver Springs (2).
Every registration
All 31 structures in Lyon County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernley · 1221857 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Stagecoach · 1268341 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Yerrongton · 1330762 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Mound House · 1330442 | 47 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Carson City · 1235835 | 45 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 6 | Silver Spring · 1202566 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Yerington · 1050435 | 40 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 8 | Silver Springs · 1030145 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Yerington · 1306031 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 10 | Fernley · 1292927 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 11 | Yerington · 1207190 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Dayton · 1250787 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Dayton · 1051662 | 31 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Dayton · 1277391 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Lyon County · 1032630 | 30 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 16 | Yerington · 1256651 | 29 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Yerington · 1238810 | 29 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 18 | Dayton · 1284497 | 28 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 19 | Yerington · 1286697 | 28 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Wellington · 1271295 | 28 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Yerington · 1323629 | 27 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Wellington · 1265173 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Fernley · 1062994 | 24 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Dayton · 1207734 | 20 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 25 | Como · 1202883 | 20 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Yerington · 1281249 | 19 m | Mast | Dismantled |
| 27 | Wellington · 1261777 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | Yerington · 1283291 | 15 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Yerington · 1312358 | 15 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Yerington · 1273723 | 12 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Silver Springs · 1307467 | 10 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lyon County, NV?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 31 registered antenna structures in Lyon County, Nevada, 16 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 Lyon County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lyon County is registration 1221857, a tower near Fernley at 79 m (260 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lyon County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Lyon County (4), followed by Lyon County (3).
What kind of towers are in Lyon County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 31 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Lyon County, Nevada”, https://towercensus.com/towers/nevada/county/lyon-county (data as of October 6, 2026).