Antenna structures in Wilkes County, North Carolina
At a glance
Wilkes County, North Carolina has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them marked constructed. That is the 76th-largest count among the 100 North Carolina counties with registrations, and 0.44% of the state's 6,096. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1003558 near North Wilkesboro at 123 m (405 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wilkes County compare with the rest of North Carolina?
With 27 registrations, Wilkes County ranks 76th of 100 counties in North Carolina; Wake County leads the state with 336. The average registered overall height here is 77 m, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 80 m. The tallest standing structure, at 123 m, is about 61% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wilkes County?
The most common filed structure type in Wilkes County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 8 registrations (29.6%). It is followed by monopole (6) and tower (5). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 21 constructed, 4 canceled, 1 terminated and 1 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 Wilkes County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Wilkes County, with 9 of the 27. The next largest are ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (5), Horvath Towers V, LLC (2) and North Carolina State Highway Patrol (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wilkes County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wilkes County list 13 different city or place names. The most frequent are North Wilkesboro (6), Wilkesboro (4), Moravian Falls (3), N. Wilkesboro (3) and Elkin (2).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Wilkes County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Wilkesboro · 1003558 | 123 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Moravian Falls · 1008669 | 117 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Wilkesboro · 1060965 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | North Wilkesboro · 1000619 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Moravian Falls · 1003559 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Roaring River · 1048927 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | N. Wilkesboro · 1048928 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 8 | Ronda · 1049638 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 9 | Wilkesboro · 1049639 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | N. Wilkesboro · 1049640 | 94 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Hamptonville · 1048939 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Elkin · 1017745 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | North Wilkesboro · 1004235 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Wilkesboro · 1310817 | 66 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 15 | N. Wilkesboro · 1049080 | 62 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 16 | Elkin · 1282335 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Purlear · 1297611 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 18 | Millers Creek · 1297612 | 61 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 19 | Boomer · 1297613 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Hays · 1319748 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Moravian Falls · 1323483 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Wilkesboro · 1271221 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 23 | North Wilkesboro · 1289840 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | North Wilkesboro · 1292984 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Millers Creek · 1271880 | 49 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 26 | North Wilkesboro · 1300561 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Wilksboro · 1274300 | 45 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wilkes County, NC?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Wilkes County, North Carolina, 21 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 Wilkes County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wilkes County is registration 1003558, a lattice tower near North Wilkesboro at 123 m (405 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wilkes County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Wilkes County (9), followed by ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (5).
What kind of towers are in Wilkes County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (8 of 27 registrations), then monopole (6).
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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 Wilkes County, North Carolina”, https://towercensus.com/towers/north-carolina/county/wilkes-county (data as of October 20, 2026).