Antenna structures in Columbus County, North Carolina
At a glance
Columbus County, North Carolina has 84 FCC-registered antenna structures, 50 of them marked constructed. That is the 23rd-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 1.4% of the state's 6,096. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1014589 near Delco at 312 m (1,023 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Columbus County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 84 registrations, Columbus County ranks 23rd of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 336. The average registered overall height here is 82 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 312 m, is about 3.8 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Columbus County?
The most common filed structure type in Columbus County is pole (code POLE), with 22 registrations (26.2%). It is followed by guyed tower (21) and lattice tower (21). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 50 constructed, 22 terminated, 7 granted (not yet constructed), 3 canceled and 2 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 Columbus County?
Affiniti, LLC holds the most registrations in Columbus County, with 20 of the 84. The next largest are American Towers LLC (17), Alltel Corporation (7) and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (7). 19 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Columbus County have registered structures?
Registrations in Columbus County list 20 different city or place names. The most frequent are Whiteville (27), Tabor City (10), Chadbourn (7), Cerro Gordo (6) and Bolton (5).
Every registration
All 84 structures in Columbus County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delco · 1014589 | 312 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Chadbourn · 1236317 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Whiteville · 1008388 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Cerro Gordo · 1061359 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Williamson Crossroad · 1206415 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Tabor City · 1052004 | 129 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Bolton · 1004939 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Whiteville · 1004850 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Tabor City · 1248790 | 122 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Nakina · 1298551 | 122 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Riegelwood · 1031658 | 113 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Whiteville · 1007365 | 109 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 13 | Whiteville · 1007364 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 14 | Chadbourn · 1225572 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Chadburn · 1212506 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Columbus · 1253305 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Whiteville · 1309287 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Whiteville · 1240540 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Whiteville · 1004970 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Whiteville · 1015378 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Whiteville · 1054083 | 98 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 22 | Nakina · 1283103 | 98 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 23 | Nakina · 1295281 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 24 | Fair Bluff · 1324903 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Cerro Gordo · 1315587 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Whiteville · 1062784 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Whiteville · 1055581 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Evergreen · 1222814 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Hallsborough · 1054082 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Bolton · 1003897 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Fair Bluff · 1255753 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Chadbourn · 1290088 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Cerro Gordo · 1291563 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 34 | Cerro Gordo · 1291589 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Bolton · 1292105 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 36 | Riegelwood · 1332126 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Whiteville · 1265946 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Bolton · 1054084 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Bolton · 1054085 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Fair Bluff · 1002399 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 41 | Chadbourn · 1222936 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Whiteville · 1235262 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Chadbourn · 1054086 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Lake Waccamaw · 1258722 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Tabor City · 1315533 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 46 | Chadbourn · 1276985 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Whiteville · 1002333 | 86 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Whiteville · 1332424 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Tabor City · 1248882 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Tabor City · 1304350 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 51 | Riegelwood · 1310315 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 52 | Nakina · 1306010 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 53 | Columbus · 1253876 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 54 | Willimington · 1257159 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Tabor City · 1334369 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 56 | Whiteville · 1253542 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Fair Bluff · 1011339 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Cerro Gordo · 1311053 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 59 | Whiteville · 1295548 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 60 | Delco · 1262483 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 61 | Whiteville · 1262484 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 62 | Chadbourn · 1262486 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 63 | Whiteville · 1262487 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 64 | Lake Waccama · 1262488 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 65 | Fair Bluff · 1262490 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 66 | Whiteville · 1262494 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 67 | Nakina · 1262495 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 68 | Whiteville · 1262496 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 69 | Tabor City · 1262497 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 70 | Cerro Gordo · 1262500 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 71 | Whiteville · 1262501 | 43 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 72 | Whiteville · 1327183 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 73 | Reigelwood · 1262482 | 37 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 74 | Evergreen · 1262489 | 37 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 75 | Tabor City · 1262491 | 37 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 76 | Hallsboro · 1262492 | 37 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 77 | Tabor City · 1262498 | 37 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 78 | Tabor City · 1262499 | 37 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 79 | Hallsboro · 1262493 | 31 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 80 | Whiteville · 1262485 | 24 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 81 | Brunswick · 1203035 | 24 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 82 | Whiteville · 1024960 | 20 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 83 | Whiteville · 1229286 | 10 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 84 | Whiteville · 1331042 | 10 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Columbus County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 84 registered antenna structures in Columbus County, North Carolina, 50 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 Columbus County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Columbus County is registration 1014589, a guyed tower near Delco at 312 m (1,023 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Columbus County?
Affiniti, LLC holds the most registrations in Columbus County (20), followed by American Towers LLC (17).
What kind of towers are in Columbus County?
Pole is the most common filed type (22 of 84 registrations), then guyed tower (21).
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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 Columbus County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/columbus-county (data as of October 20, 2026).