Antenna structures in Howard County, Texas
At a glance
Howard County, Texas has 81 FCC-registered antenna structures, 55 of them marked constructed. That is the 72nd-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 0.39% of the state's 20,684. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1201363 near Big Spring at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Howard County compare with the rest of Texas?
With 81 registrations, Howard County ranks 72nd of 254 counties in Texas; Harris County leads the state with 1,435. The average registered overall height here is 79 m, roughly in line with the Texas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Howard County?
The most common filed structure type in Howard County is tower (code TOWER), with 35 registrations (43.2%). It is followed by guyed tower (15) and lattice tower (13). In all, 10 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 55 constructed, 10 dismantled, 10 granted (not yet constructed), 4 canceled and 2 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Howard County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Howard County, with 8 of the 81. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (4), BIG SPRING, CITY OF (4) and CCATT LLC (4). 35 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Howard County have registered structures?
Registrations in Howard County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Big Spring (62), Coahoma (5), Big Springs (3), Forsan (3) and Vealmoor (1).
Every registration
All 81 structures in Howard County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Spring · 1050426 | 156 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 2 | Big Spring · 1201363 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Big Spring · 1055398 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Big Spring · 1049464 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 5 | Big Spring · 1055400 | 150 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Big Spring · 1055402 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Big Spring · 1049884 | 134 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Big Spring · 1025647 | 131 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 9 | Big Spring · 1055404 | 128 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 10 | Vealmoor · 1056699 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Big Spring · 1321611 | 125 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Big Spring · 1287108 | 123 m | Utility pole | Terminated |
| 13 | Big Spring · 1047702 | 120 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Big Spring · 1024007 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Big Spring · 1040261 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Coahoma · 1054062 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Big Spring North · 1307313 | 104 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 18 | Vincent · 1048996 | 102 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Coahoma · 1277573 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Big Spring · 1231770 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Big Spring · 1232939 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Morita · 1232955 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Big Spring · 1232961 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Big Spring · 1232968 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Coahoma · 1232972 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Big Spring · 1302846 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Big Spring · 1331992 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Ackerly · 1048952 | 92 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 29 | Big Spring · 1290320 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Big Spring · 1242684 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 31 | Coahoma · 1054037 | 88 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 32 | Big Spring · 1210401 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Coahoma · 1227381 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Big Springs · 1282083 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 35 | Big Spring · 1230737 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 36 | Big Spring · 1053491 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Iatan · 1051961 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 38 | Big Spring · 1202734 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Big Spring · 1065159 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 40 | Big Spring · 1307836 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Big Spring · 1048654 | 76 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Big Spring · 1279325 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Big Spring · 1249185 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Big Spring · 1225593 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Big Spring · 1249181 | 75 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Big Spring · 1308419 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 47 | Forsan · 1257439 | 70 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 48 | Big Spring · 1314159 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 49 | Big Spring · 1048500 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 50 | Forsan · 1051604 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 51 | Forsan · 1050562 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Big Spring · 1260994 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 53 | Big Spring · 1260849 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 54 | Big Spring · 1311729 | 61 m | Guyed tower | Terminated |
| 55 | Big Spring · 1259072 | 60 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 56 | Big Spring · 1259073 | 60 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 57 | Big Springs · 1227229 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Big Spring · 1281728 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 59 | Big Spring · 1259074 | 58 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Canceled |
| 60 | Big Spring · 1259139 | 58 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 61 | Big Spring · 1271542 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 62 | Elbow · 1209358 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 63 | Tarzan · 1057646 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 64 | Big Springs · 1301196 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 65 | Big Spring · 1024009 | 51 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 66 | Big Spring · 1065555 | 49 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 67 | Big Spring · 1050846 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 68 | Big Spring · 1305772 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 69 | Big Spring · 1307522 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 70 | Big Spring · 1321569 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 71 | Big Spring · 1254125 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 72 | Big Spring · 1046976 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 73 | Big Spring · 1301130 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 74 | Big Spring · 1318558 | 29 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 75 | Big Spring · 1305542 | 27 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 76 | Big Spring · 1317954 | 25 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 77 | Big Spring · 1276030 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 78 | Big Spring · 1210574 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 79 | Big Spring · 1262461 | 13 m | Building | Constructed |
| 80 | Big Spring · 1309374 | 12 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 81 | Big Spring · 1232790 | 10 m | Mast | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Howard County, TX?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 81 registered antenna structures in Howard County, Texas, 55 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 Howard County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Howard County is registration 1201363, a tower near Big Spring at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Howard County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Howard County (8), followed by Alltel Corporation (4).
What kind of towers are in Howard County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (35 of 81 registrations), then guyed tower (15).
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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 Howard County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/county/howard-county (data as of October 13, 2026).