Antenna structures in Lee County, North Carolina
At a glance
Lee County, North Carolina has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them marked constructed. That is the 54th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.71% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1260999 near Sanford at 152 m (500 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Lee County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 43 registrations, Lee County ranks 54th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 76 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Lee County?
The most common filed structure type in Lee County is tower (code TOWER), with 21 registrations (48.8%). It is followed by monopole (10) and guyed tower (4). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 38 constructed, 2 dismantled, 2 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 Lee County?
Global Signal Acquisitions LLC holds the most registrations in Lee County, with 7 of the 43. The next largest are American Towers LLC (5), CCATT LLC (4) and Crown Castle South LLC (4). 17 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Lee County have registered structures?
Registrations in Lee County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Sanford (40), Cameron (2) and Broadway (1).
Every registration
All 43 structures in Lee County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanford · 1260999 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Sanford · 1004905 | 127 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Sanford · 1257539 | 127 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Sanford · 1001087 | 122 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Sanford · 1003505 | 119 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Sanford · 1254397 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Sanford · 1254742 | 106 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Sanford · 1046858 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 9 | Sanford · 1005258 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Sanford · 1002076 | 97 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Sanford · 1024605 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Sanford · 1254278 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Sanford · 1253848 | 78 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Cameron · 1018326 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Cameron · 1250506 | 77 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Sanford · 1018273 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Sanford · 1313971 | 76 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Sanford · 1026054 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Sanford · 1002870 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Sanford · 1244105 | 72 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Sanford · 1062137 | 72 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Sanford · 1038669 | 71 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Sanford · 1243030 | 70 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Sanford · 1001750 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Sanford · 1004942 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Sanford · 1002265 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Sanford · 1021844 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Sanford · 1004918 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Sanford · 1254353 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Broadway · 1313449 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Sanford · 1260395 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Sanford · 1020830 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Sanford · 1249121 | 57 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Sanford · 1272699 | 57 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Sanford · 1239404 | 56 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 36 | Sanford · 1238504 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Sanford · 1238505 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Sanford · 1249120 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Sanford · 1238703 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Sanford · 1249119 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 41 | Sanford · 1245981 | 49 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 42 | Sanford · 1246605 | 49 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 43 | Sanford · 1270835 | 21 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Lee County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 43 registered antenna structures in Lee County, North Carolina, 38 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 Lee County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Lee County is registration 1260999, a tower near Sanford at 152 m (500 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Lee County?
Global Signal Acquisitions LLC holds the most registrations in Lee County (7), followed by American Towers LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Lee County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (21 of 43 registrations), then monopole (10).
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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 Lee County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/lee-county (data as of October 13, 2026).