Antenna structures in Swain County, North Carolina
At a glance
Swain County, North Carolina has 10 FCC-registered antenna structures, 8 of them marked constructed. That is the 94th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.16% of the state's 6,096. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1249096 near Bryson City at 78 m (256 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Swain County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 10 registrations, Swain County ranks 94th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 336. The average registered overall height here is 58 m, about 28% below the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 78 m, is about 35% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Swain County?
The most common filed structure type in Swain County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (60%). It is followed by lattice tower (2).
By registration status: 8 constructed 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 Swain County?
North Carolina State Highway Patrol holds the most registrations in Swain County, with 3 of the 10. The next largest are 1 Source Wireless (1), Cellco Partnership (1) and Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (1). 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Swain County have registered structures?
Registrations in Swain County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Bryson City (7), Cherokee (2) and Almond (1).
Every registration
All 10 structures in Swain County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryson City · 1249096 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Bryson City · 1000280 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Bryson City · 1243221 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Bryson City · 1252230 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Cherokee · 1279595 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Cherokee · 1276478 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 7 | Bryson City · 1280547 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Almond · 1282123 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Bryson City · 1276477 | 46 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 10 | Bryson City · 1268623 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Swain County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 10 registered antenna structures in Swain County, North Carolina, 8 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 Swain County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Swain County is registration 1249096, a lattice tower near Bryson City at 78 m (256 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Swain County?
North Carolina State Highway Patrol holds the most registrations in Swain County (3), followed by 1 Source Wireless (1).
What kind of towers are in Swain County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 10 registrations), then lattice tower (2).
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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 Swain County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/swain-county (data as of October 20, 2026).