Antenna structures in Mitchell County, North Carolina
At a glance
Mitchell County, North Carolina has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, 6 of them marked constructed. That is the 97th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.13% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1263838 near Bakersville at 79 m (258 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Mitchell County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 8 registrations, Mitchell County ranks 97th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 61 m, about 24% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 79 m, is about 29% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Mitchell County?
The most common filed structure type in Mitchell County is tower (code TOWER), with 3 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by guyed tower (2) and monopole (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 6 constructed and 2 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Mitchell County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Mitchell County, with 4 of the 8. The next largest are North Carolina State Highway Patrol (2) and TowerNorth Development, LLC (1). 3 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Mitchell County have registered structures?
Registrations in Mitchell County list 2 different city or place names. The most frequent are Spruce Pine (5) and Bakersville (3).
Every registration
All 8 structures in Mitchell County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakersville · 1263838 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Spruce Pine · 1284287 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Spruce Pine · 1225849 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 4 | Bakersville · 1237257 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 5 | Spruce Pine · 1010773 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Bakersville · 1266660 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 7 | Spruce Pine · 1267291 | 55 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Spruce Pine · 1006655 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Mitchell County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 8 registered antenna structures in Mitchell County, North Carolina, 6 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 Mitchell County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Mitchell County is registration 1263838, a lattice tower near Bakersville at 79 m (258 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Mitchell County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Mitchell County (4), followed by North Carolina State Highway Patrol (2).
What kind of towers are in Mitchell County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (3 of 8 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 Mitchell County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/mitchell-county (data as of October 13, 2026).