Antenna structures in Transylvania County, North Carolina
At a glance
Transylvania County, North Carolina has 11 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them marked constructed. That is the 92nd-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.18% of the state's 6,096. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1002140 near Brevard at 491 m (1,611 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Transylvania County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 11 registrations, Transylvania County ranks 92nd of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 336. The average registered overall height here is 92 m, about 15% above the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 491 m, is about 5.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Transylvania County?
The most common filed structure type in Transylvania County is tower (code TOWER), with 5 registrations (45.5%). It is followed by monopole (3) and lattice tower (2).
By registration status: 7 constructed, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 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 Transylvania County?
SBA Properties, LLC holds the most registrations in Transylvania County, with 2 of the 11. The next largest are Crown Castle South LLC (1), Duke Energy Business Services, LLC (1) and Gray Local Media, Inc. (1). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Transylvania County have registered structures?
Registrations in Transylvania County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Brevard (6), Pisgah Forest (4) and Bevard (1).
Every registration
All 11 structures in Transylvania County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brevard · 1002140 | 491 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Pisgah Forest · 1333889 | 101 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Pisgah Forest · 1007029 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Pisgah Forest · 1221461 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Brevard · 1271385 | 55 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 6 | Brevard · 1214476 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Brevard · 1228958 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 8 | Brevard · 1302594 | 42 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 9 | Bevard · 1242425 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 10 | Pisgah Forest · 1244575 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Brevard · 1222972 | 23 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Transylvania County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 11 registered antenna structures in Transylvania County, North Carolina, 7 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 Transylvania County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Transylvania County is registration 1002140, a tower near Brevard at 491 m (1,611 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Transylvania County?
SBA Properties, LLC holds the most registrations in Transylvania County (2), followed by Crown Castle South LLC (1).
What kind of towers are in Transylvania County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (5 of 11 registrations), then monopole (3).
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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 Transylvania County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/transylvania-county (data as of October 20, 2026).