Antenna structures in Gaston County, North Carolina
At a glance
Gaston County, North Carolina has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, 61 of them marked constructed. That is the 26th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 1.3% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1005062 near Dallas at 610 m (2,000 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Gaston County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 81 registrations, Gaston County ranks 26th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 95 m, about 19% above the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 610 m, is about 6.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Gaston County?
The most common filed structure type in Gaston County is monopole (code MTOWER), with 26 registrations (32.1%). It is followed by tower (23) and lattice tower (11). In all, 10 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 61 constructed, 7 canceled, 5 terminated, 4 dismantled 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 Gaston County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Gaston County, with 12 of the 81. The next largest are Crown Castle South LLC (8), Truth Broadcasting Corporation (6) and Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (4). 36 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Gaston County have registered structures?
Registrations in Gaston County list 15 different city or place names. The most frequent are Gastonia (35), Dallas (13), Belmont (9), Stanley (5) and Bessemer City (3).
Every registration
All 81 structures in Gaston County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas · 1005062 | 610 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Dallas · 1001294 | 609 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Dallas · 1006705 | 592 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Alexis · 1011866 | 458 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Bessemer City · 1008109 | 151 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 6 | Gastonia · 1277562 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Stanley · 1288394 | 128 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Belmont · 1251115 | 119 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Gastonia · 1007116 | 115 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Cherryville · 1006281 | 102 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Gastonia · 1000283 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Gastonia · 1005931 | 97 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Mount Holly · 1008504 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Gastonia · 1003373 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Lincolnton · 1005929 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Mount Holly · 1027817 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 17 | Stanley · 1276166 | 95 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 18 | Cherryville · 1253495 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Dallas · 1219738 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Gastonia · 1008247 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Gastonia · 1008980 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 22 | Gastonia · 1027819 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Gastonia · 1223016 | 81 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 24 | Bessemer City · 1005911 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Gastonia · 1030686 | 80 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 26 | Gastonia · 1322527 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Gastonia · 1292838 | 78 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Gastonia · 1264573 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Dallas · 1055368 | 75 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 30 | Dallas · 1055369 | 75 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 31 | Dallas · 1249807 | 75 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Canceled |
| 32 | Dallas · 1249808 | 75 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Canceled |
| 33 | Dallas · 1251474 | 75 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 34 | Dallas · 1251475 | 75 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Constructed |
| 35 | Spencer Mountain · 1005061 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Mount Holly · 1239312 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Belmont · 1212326 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Belmont · 1212328 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Gastonia · 1226020 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Stanley · 1261640 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Stanley · 1250481 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Gastonia · 1055118 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Bessemer City · 1242948 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 44 | Gastonia · 1248971 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Belmont · 1264441 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Gastonia · 1288431 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Gastonia · 1293766 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 48 | Kings Mountain · 1309311 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Dallas · 1311560 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 50 | Gastonia · 1315888 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 51 | Gastonia · 1332043 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 52 | Gastonia · 1334294 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 53 | Dallas · 1293762 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | Stanley · 1293971 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 55 | Gastonia · 1025776 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 56 | Dallas · 1304134 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 57 | Lowell · 1200276 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Gastonia · 1318739 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 59 | Gasonia · 1035064 | 60 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 60 | Gastonia · 1234489 | 59 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 61 | Alexis · 1292514 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 62 | Gastonia · 1334693 | 59 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 63 | Gastonia · 1028496 | 59 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 64 | Gastonia · 1000312 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 65 | Gastonia · 1315090 | 58 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 66 | Belmont · 1046097 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 67 | Lowell · 1291357 | 56 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 68 | Belmont · 1294770 | 56 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 69 | Belmont · 1296433 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 70 | Belmont · 1229851 | 56 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 71 | Gastonia · 1284499 | 55 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 72 | Glade Spring · 1294653 | 53 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 73 | Cherryville · 1233546 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 74 | Gaston · 1003862 | 50 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 75 | Gastonia · 1010092 | 49 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 76 | Gastonia · 1228677 | 49 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 77 | Gastonia · 1285107 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 78 | Gastonia · 1044329 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 79 | Gastonia · 1243175 | 44 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 80 | Belmont · 1331951 | 35 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 81 | Gastonia · 1274073 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Gaston County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 81 registered antenna structures in Gaston County, North Carolina, 61 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 Gaston County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Gaston County is registration 1005062, a tower near Dallas at 610 m (2,000 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Gaston County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Gaston County (12), followed by Crown Castle South LLC (8).
What kind of towers are in Gaston County?
Monopole is the most common filed type (26 of 81 registrations), then tower (23).
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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 Gaston County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/gaston-county (data as of October 13, 2026).