Antenna structures in Orange County, North Carolina
At a glance
Orange County, North Carolina has 57 FCC-registered antenna structures, 40 of them marked constructed. That is the 43rd-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.94% of the state's 6,096. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1005059 near Chapel Hill at 334 m (1,097 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Orange County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 57 registrations, Orange County ranks 43rd of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 336. The average registered overall height here is 78 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 334 m, is about 4.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Orange County?
The most common filed structure type in Orange County is tower (code TOWER), with 22 registrations (38.6%). It is followed by monopole (9) and guyed tower (6). In all, 10 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 40 constructed, 6 canceled, 4 terminated, 4 granted (not yet constructed) and 3 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 Orange County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Orange County, with 14 of the 57. The next largest are Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (5), North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3) and 52 Eighty, LLC (2). 26 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Orange County have registered structures?
Registrations in Orange County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are Chapel Hill (25), Hillsborough (14), Carrboro (4), Mebane (4) and White Cross (2).
Every registration
All 57 structures in Orange County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapel Hill · 1005059 | 334 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Carrboro · 1005060 | 256 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Laws · 1001745 | 130 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Caldwell · 1005179 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 5 | Mebane · 1007409 | 126 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Orange · 1005189 | 121 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 7 | Hillsborough · 1240619 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Efland · 1005744 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Durham · 1004862 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Hillsborough · 1004947 | 96 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Hillsborough · 1003338 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Chapel Hill · 1005269 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 13 | Chapel Hill · 1232958 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Mebane · 1056490 | 87 m | Mast | Canceled |
| 15 | Cedar Grove · 1007024 | 83 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Chapel Hill · 1045099 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Hillsborough · 1280412 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Hillsborough · 1005128 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Raleigh · 1011371 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Chapel Hill · 1317754 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Chapel Hill · 1204051 | 74 m | Tank | Canceled |
| 22 | Hillsborough · 1001515 | 73 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 23 | Chapel Hill · 1002807 | 70 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Chapel Hill · 1003334 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 25 | Hillsborough · 1005462 | 65 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Chapel Hill · 1048275 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 27 | Chapel Hill · 1048276 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 28 | Chapel Hill · 1203459 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Chapel Hill · 1285117 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 30 | Chapel Hill · 1288012 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Hillsborough · 1321186 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Chapel Hill · 1056940 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 33 | White Cross · 1212298 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 34 | White Cross · 1215915 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Chapel Hill · 1221756 | 61 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 36 | Hillsborough · 1222451 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Chapel Hill · 1301036 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Hillsborough · 1330615 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Mebane · 1047559 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 40 | Carrboro · 1283292 | 60 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 41 | Chapel Hill · 1059765 | 60 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 42 | Chapel Hill · 1064057 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 43 | Carrboro · 1004854 | 59 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 44 | Chapel Hill · 1004856 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Cahpel Hill · 1004986 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Hillsborough · 1265747 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 47 | Carrboro · 1006405 | 52 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 48 | Hillsborough · 1003336 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 49 | Hillsborough · 1062419 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 50 | Hillsborough · 1260086 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Chapel Hill · 1255194 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 52 | Chapel Hill · 1284293 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 53 | Mebane · 1284295 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 54 | Chapel Hill · 1003331 | 41 m | Building | Dismantled |
| 55 | Chapel Hill · 1284091 | 34 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 56 | Chapel Hill · 1299351 | 29 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 57 | Chapel Hill · 1281490 | 26 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Orange County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 57 registered antenna structures in Orange County, North Carolina, 40 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 Orange County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Orange County is registration 1005059, a guyed tower near Chapel Hill at 334 m (1,097 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Orange County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Orange County (14), followed by Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Orange County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (22 of 57 registrations), then monopole (9).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Orange County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/orange-county (data as of October 20, 2026).