Antenna structures in Macon County, North Carolina
At a glance
Macon County, North Carolina has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 79th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.38% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1280798 near Franklin at 98 m (320 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Macon County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 23 registrations, Macon County ranks 79th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 56 m, about 30% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 98 m, is about 73% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Macon County?
The most common filed structure type in Macon County is monopole (code MTOWER), with 10 registrations (43.5%). It is followed by tower (7) and pole (3). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 16 constructed, 6 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 Macon County?
North Carolina State Highway Patrol holds the most registrations in Macon County, with 5 of the 23. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (3), SBA Towers VI, LLC (2) and Sutton Radiocasting Corporation (2). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Macon County have registered structures?
Registrations in Macon County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Franklin (21), Otto (1) and Mars Hill (1).
Every registration
All 23 structures in Macon County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin · 1276380 | 151 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Franklin · 1280798 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Franklin · 1277268 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 4 | Franklin · 1256248 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Franklin · 1050328 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Franklin · 1237135 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 7 | Franklin · 1231162 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Franklin · 1239307 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 9 | Franklin · 1276009 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 10 | Franklin · 1292134 | 55 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 11 | Otto · 1249097 | 55 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Franklin · 1315204 | 55 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Franklin · 1245867 | 54 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Franklin · 1329023 | 53 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Franklin · 1258377 | 53 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Mars Hill · 1252234 | 53 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Franklin · 1327575 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Franklin · 1279520 | 45 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 19 | Franklin · 1297005 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Franklin · 1249999 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Franklin · 1286915 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Franklin · 1334947 | 9 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Franklin · 1236205 | 8 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Macon County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 23 registered antenna structures in Macon County, North Carolina, 16 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 Macon County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Macon County is registration 1280798, a tower near Franklin at 98 m (320 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Macon County?
North Carolina State Highway Patrol holds the most registrations in Macon County (5), followed by Cellco Partnership (3).
What kind of towers are in Macon County?
Monopole is the most common filed type (10 of 23 registrations), then tower (7).
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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 Macon County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/macon-county (data as of October 13, 2026).