Antenna structures in Hyde County, North Carolina
At a glance
Hyde County, North Carolina has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them marked constructed. That is the 78th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.39% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1012053 near Englehard at 313 m (1,027 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hyde County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 24 registrations, Hyde County ranks 78th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 108 m, about 35% above the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 313 m, is about 2.9 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hyde County?
The most common filed structure type in Hyde County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 9 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and tower (4). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 15 constructed, 7 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 Hyde County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Hyde County, with 8 of the 24. The next largest are North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (2) and Diamond Towers V LLC (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hyde County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hyde County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Swanquarter (5), Engelhard (5), Englehard (4), Swan Quarter (3) and Middletown (1).
Every registration
All 24 structures in Hyde County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Englehard · 1012053 | 313 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Middletown · 1038020 | 184 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Swanquarter · 1253622 | 160 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Swanquarter · 1057542 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Swanquarter · 1025104 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Englehard · 1240300 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Ponzor · 1255489 | 106 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 8 | Englehard · 1255301 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Engelhard · 1008456 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Engelhard · 1332008 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 11 | Engelhard · 1289631 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 12 | Engelhard · 1290093 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 13 | Swanquarter · 1290903 | 95 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 14 | Scranton · 1291933 | 95 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Engelhard · 1292166 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 16 | Englehard · 1293193 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 17 | Pantego · 1306053 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Swan Quarter · 1306367 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Fairfield · 1311523 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Swan Quarter · 1008255 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 21 | Swan Quarter · 1035198 | 89 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 22 | Belhaven · 1310883 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Swanquarter · 1292165 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Ocracoke · 1212337 | 38 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hyde County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 24 registered antenna structures in Hyde County, North Carolina, 15 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 Hyde County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hyde County is registration 1012053, a guyed tower near Englehard at 313 m (1,027 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hyde County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Hyde County (8), followed by North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3).
What kind of towers are in Hyde County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (9 of 24 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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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 Hyde County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/hyde-county (data as of October 13, 2026).