Antenna structures in Gates County, North Carolina
At a glance
Gates County, North Carolina has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them marked constructed. That is the 91st-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.18% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1004904 near Sunbury at 124 m (407 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Gates County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 11 registrations, Gates County ranks 91st of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 84 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 124 m, is about 47% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Gates County?
The most common filed structure type in Gates County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 7 registrations (63.6%). It is followed by guyed tower (2) and monopole (1).
By registration status: 9 constructed, 1 canceled and 1 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 Gates County?
Apex Towers, LLC and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. hold the most registrations in Gates County, 2 each of the 11. Other owners include Alltel Communications, LLC (1), American Towers LLC (1) and North Carolina State Highway Patrol (1). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Gates County have registered structures?
Registrations in Gates County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Gatesville (3), Hobbsville (3), Sunbury (2), Gates (2) and Eure (1).
Every registration
All 11 structures in Gates County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunbury · 1004904 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Gatesville · 1262523 | 122 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Eure · 1225840 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Gates · 1255950 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Hobbsville · 1290679 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 6 | Gatesville · 1293389 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Gates · 1256087 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Hobbsville · 1293686 | 77 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Gatesville · 1303100 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 10 | Hobbsville · 1301098 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Sunbury · 1304523 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Gates County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 11 registered antenna structures in Gates County, North Carolina, 9 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 Gates County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Gates County is registration 1004904, a guyed tower near Sunbury at 124 m (407 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Gates County?
Apex Towers, LLC and ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. are tied for the most registrations in Gates County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Gates County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (7 of 11 registrations), then guyed tower (2).
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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 Gates County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/gates-county (data as of October 13, 2026).