Antenna structures in Surry County, North Carolina
At a glance
Surry County, North Carolina has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 36 of them marked constructed. That is the 56th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.66% of the state's 6,092. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1062488 near Mt. Airy at 123 m (405 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Surry County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 40 registrations, Surry County ranks 56th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 335. The average registered overall height here is 72 m, about 10% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 123 m, is about 71% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Surry County?
The most common filed structure type in Surry County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 15 registrations (37.5%). It is followed by tower (8) and monopole (6). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 36 constructed, 2 canceled and 2 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 Surry County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Surry County, with 6 of the 40. The next largest are Crown Castle South LLC (5), North Carolina State Highway Patrol (3) and SBA Properties, LLC (3). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Surry County have registered structures?
Registrations in Surry County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mount Airy (17), Elkin (10), Dobson (6), Lowgap (4) and Mt. Airy (1).
Every registration
All 40 structures in Surry County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mt. Airy · 1062488 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Mount Airy · 1003394 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Elkin · 1252843 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Mount Airy · 1252844 | 104 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 5 | Mount Airy · 1014026 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Mount Airy · 1065241 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Elkin · 1322001 | 96 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Dobson · 1014268 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Mount Airy · 1005293 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Lowgap · 1313845 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 11 | Lowgap · 1314220 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Dobson · 1065603 | 90 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Mount Airy · 1208348 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 14 | Mount Airy · 1036770 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Mount Airy · 1036771 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Pilot Mountain · 1017875 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Lowgap · 1005294 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Mount Airy · 1066123 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Dobson · 1307547 | 63 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Elkin · 1249951 | 63 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Elkin · 1226139 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Dobson · 1252108 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Mount Airy · 1292405 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Thurmond · 1294864 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Elkin · 1000297 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Elkin · 1223095 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 27 | Dobson · 1249123 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Elkin · 1239700 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Mount Airy · 1218178 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Elkin · 1232156 | 59 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 31 | Mount Airy · 1252848 | 58 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 32 | Elkin · 1052484 | 56 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 33 | Mount Airy · 1007389 | 56 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 34 | Mount Airy · 1007390 | 56 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 35 | Mount Airy · 1007391 | 56 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 36 | Mount Airy · 1212334 | 49 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Dobson · 1327675 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 38 | Mount Airy · 1033669 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Lowgap · 1314219 | 38 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 40 | Elkin · 1300610 | 38 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Surry County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 40 registered antenna structures in Surry County, North Carolina, 36 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 Surry County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Surry County is registration 1062488, a guyed tower near Mt. Airy at 123 m (405 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Surry County?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Surry County (6), followed by Crown Castle South LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Surry County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (15 of 40 registrations), then tower (8).
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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 Surry County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/surry-county (data as of October 13, 2026).