Antenna structures in Dare County, North Carolina
At a glance
Dare County, North Carolina has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 33 of them marked constructed. That is the 50th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.76% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1290758 near Wanchese at 166 m (545 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Dare County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 46 registrations, Dare County ranks 50th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 85 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 166 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Dare County?
The most common filed structure type in Dare County is tower (code TOWER), with 22 registrations (47.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and guyed tower (5). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 33 constructed, 5 dismantled, 4 canceled and 4 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Dare County?
Pinnacle Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Dare County, with 6 of the 46. The next largest are ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4), Connect Holding LLC d/b/a Brightspeed (4) and East Carolina Radio, Inc. (4). 19 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Dare County have registered structures?
Registrations in Dare County list 17 different city or place names. The most frequent are Manteo (8), Wanchese (6), Buxton (6), Kitty Hawk (5) and Kill Devil Hills (5).
Every registration
All 46 structures in Dare County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wanchese · 1252204 | 168 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 2 | Wanchese · 1290758 | 166 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Buxton · 1273314 | 164 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Wanchese · 1267867 | 161 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Wanchese · 1023397 | 153 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Nags Head · 1250002 | 149 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Buxton · 1207404 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Wanchese · 1036029 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Stumpy Point · 1277842 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 10 | Stumpy Point 27978 · 1279336 | 116 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Manns Harbour · 1255488 | 109 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 12 | Manns Harbor · 1274585 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Wanchese · 1203259 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Kitty Hawk · 1248604 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Buxton · 1005791 | 96 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 16 | Rodanthe · 1004591 | 96 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 17 | Eat Lake · 1275775 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Manteo · 1006886 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Manteo · 1005007 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | East Lake · 1277060 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Kitty Hawk · 1001601 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Kitty Hawk · 1330140 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Manteo · 1012344 | 84 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Kitty Hawk · 1033393 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 25 | Waves · 1006887 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 26 | Hatteras · 1306733 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 27 | Rodanthe · 1207097 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 28 | Buxton · 1033395 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Nag'S Head · 1055260 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Buxton · 1006885 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Manns Harbor · 1240641 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Manteo · 1005678 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Manteo · 1002254 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 34 | Kill Devil Hills · 1312154 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Kill Devil Hills · 1207098 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 36 | Nags Head · 1226666 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Kill Devil Hills · 1259002 | 47 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Kitty Hawk · 1292966 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Hatteras · 1006884 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Kill Devil Hills · 1200250 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 41 | Manteo · 1001607 | 44 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 42 | Buxton · 1309528 | 41 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 43 | Manteo · 1314573 | 29 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 44 | Frisco · 1246243 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Manteo · 1301007 | 21 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Kill Devil Hills · 1238720 | 6 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Dare County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 46 registered antenna structures in Dare County, North Carolina, 33 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 Dare County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Dare County is registration 1290758, a guyed tower near Wanchese at 166 m (545 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Dare County?
Pinnacle Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Dare County (6), followed by ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4).
What kind of towers are in Dare County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (22 of 46 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Dare County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/dare-county (data as of October 13, 2026).