Antenna structures in Carteret County, North Carolina
At a glance
Carteret County, North Carolina has 54 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them marked constructed. That is the 44th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.89% of the state's 6,096. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1253623 near Beaufort at 257 m (844 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Carteret County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 54 registrations, Carteret County ranks 44th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 336. The average registered overall height here is 91 m, about 14% above the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 257 m, is about 2.8 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Carteret County?
The most common filed structure type in Carteret County is tower (code TOWER), with 18 registrations (33.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (13) and guyed tower (11). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 40 constructed, 5 dismantled, 4 canceled, 4 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Carteret County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Carteret County, with 14 of the 54. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (4), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (3) and Duke Energy Business Services, LLC (3). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Carteret County have registered structures?
Registrations in Carteret County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Newport (14), Morehead City (13), Beaufort (8), Stacy (5) and Broad Creek (2).
Every registration
All 54 structures in Carteret County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaufort · 1253623 | 257 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Stacy · 1209755 | 257 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 3 | Newport · 1002209 | 163 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Newport · 1008256 | 156 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Newport · 1018656 | 153 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 6 | Newport · 1044239 | 153 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Newport · 1003716 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Stacy · 1279496 | 150 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Stacy · 1036502 | 148 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 10 | Stacy · 1209051 | 148 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Newport · 1048300 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Morehead City · 1208162 | 116 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Newport · 1275352 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Newport · 1004818 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | North River · 1006658 | 99 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 16 | Newport · 1057065 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Broad Creek · 1058772 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Newport · 1010516 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Beaufort · 1314641 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Morehead City · 1056812 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Beaufort · 1248161 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Morehead City · 1011733 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Morehead City · 1290922 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 24 | Stacy · 1005180 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Morehead City · 1314558 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Morehead City · 1002261 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 27 | Swansboro · 1063947 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Newport · 1306785 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Morehead City · 1004934 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Newport · 1293877 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 31 | Gloucester · 1243965 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 32 | Gloucester · 1246584 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Lola · 1006891 | 77 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Cape Carteret · 1004841 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Pellitier · 1201620 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Beaufort · 1258317 | 76 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 37 | Morehead City · 1007420 | 75 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 38 | Morehead City · 1006892 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Swansboro · 1219487 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Newport · 1237666 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Broad Creek · 1007830 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Newport · 1304215 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 43 | Emerald Isle · 1056022 | 52 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 44 | Beaufort · 1007423 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Morehead City · 1027644 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Harkers Island · 1334307 | 47 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 47 | Beaufort · 1004838 | 45 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Beaufort · 1291150 | 43 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 49 | Morehead City · 1247129 | 40 m | Tank | Constructed |
| 50 | Pine Knoll Shores · 1304464 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 51 | Atlantic · 1304468 | 37 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 52 | Morehead City · 1275531 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 53 | Beaufort · 1060056 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Morehead City · 1289182 | 18 m | Mast | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Carteret County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 54 registered antenna structures in Carteret County, North Carolina, 40 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 Carteret County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Carteret County is registration 1253623, a guyed tower near Beaufort at 257 m (844 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Carteret County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Carteret County (14), followed by Alltel Corporation (4).
What kind of towers are in Carteret County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (18 of 54 registrations), then lattice tower (13).
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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 Carteret County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/carteret-county (data as of October 20, 2026).