Antenna structures in Avery County, North Carolina
At a glance
Avery County, North Carolina has 15 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them marked constructed. That is the 89th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.25% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1014575 near Linville at 137 m (449 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Avery County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 15 registrations, Avery County ranks 89th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 65 m, about 19% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 137 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Avery County?
The most common filed structure type in Avery County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 7 registrations (46.7%). It is followed by monopole (4) and tower (2).
By registration status: 10 constructed, 2 dismantled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Avery County?
Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC holds the most registrations in Avery County, with 5 of the 15. The next largest are North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3), American Towers LLC (1) and CitySwitch II, LLC (1). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Avery County have registered structures?
Registrations in Avery County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Newland (7), Spruce Pine (2), Elk Park (2), Linville (1) and Beech Mountain Towns (1).
Every registration
All 15 structures in Avery County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linville · 1014575 | 137 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Newland · 1065285 | 124 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 3 | Newland · 1287726 | 63 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 4 | Spruce Pine · 1291476 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 5 | Elk Park · 1298449 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Elk Park · 1298451 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Newland · 1298452 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Beech Mountain Towns · 1298453 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Seven Devils · 1329775 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Spruce Pine · 1314139 | 59 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Newland · 1268011 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Newland · 1326159 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Newland · 1055405 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Newland · 1308549 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Banner Elk · 1268447 | 37 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Avery County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 15 registered antenna structures in Avery County, North Carolina, 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 Avery County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Avery County is registration 1014575, a lattice tower near Linville at 137 m (449 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Avery County?
Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC holds the most registrations in Avery County (5), followed by North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3).
What kind of towers are in Avery County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (7 of 15 registrations), then monopole (4).
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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 Avery County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/avery-county (data as of October 13, 2026).