Antenna structures in Wheeler County, Texas
At a glance
Wheeler County, Texas has 36 FCC-registered antenna structures, 28 of them marked constructed. That is the 171st-largest count among the 254 Texas counties with registrations, and 0.17% of the state's 20,684. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1036401 near Shamrock at 156 m (511 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wheeler County compare with the rest of Texas?
With 36 registrations, Wheeler County ranks 171st of 254 counties in Texas; Harris County leads the state with 1,435. The average registered overall height here is 98 m, about 29% above the Texas average of 76 m. The tallest standing structure, at 156 m, is about 59% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wheeler County?
The most common filed structure type in Wheeler County is guyed tower (code GTOWER), with 14 registrations (38.9%). It is followed by tower (12) and lattice tower (6). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 28 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled and 1 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Wheeler County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Wheeler County, with 8 of the 36. The next largest are Midcoast Pipelines (Texas Gathering) L.P. (3), Skyway Towers, LLC (3) and Alltel Corporation (2). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wheeler County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wheeler County list 12 different city or place names. The most frequent are Shamrock (11), Wheeler (8), Mobeetie (4), Briscoe (3) and McLean (2).
Every registration
All 36 structures in Wheeler County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock · 1036401 | 156 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Mobeetie · 1282642 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Shamrock · 1334196 | 148 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Lela · 1050634 | 141 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | McLean · 1310334 | 137 m | Guyed tower | Canceled |
| 6 | Shamrock · 1312879 | 136 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Shamrock · 1233477 | 125 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Wheeler · 1059770 | 123 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | McLean · 1244068 | 114 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Mobeetie · 1295898 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Mobeetie · 1296769 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Shamrock · 1319640 | 107 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Shamrock · 1294387 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Twitty · 1060816 | 106 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 15 | Shamrock · 1208969 | 104 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Mobeetie · 1252827 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Kelton · 1257764 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Wheeler · 1297415 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Allison · 1053476 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 20 | Wheeler · 1264010 | 98 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 21 | Wheeler · 1290839 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Shamrock · 1207482 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Wheeler · 1266346 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Briscoe · 1293621 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 25 | New Mobeetie · 1058346 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Allisoc · 1261606 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Shamrock · 1243196 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Benonine · 1311965 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Wheeler · 1048466 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Briscoe · 1309986 | 67 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Wheeler · 1272935 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 32 | Briscoe · 1285908 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Wheeler · 1298211 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Shamrock · 1059732 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Allison · 1285909 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Shamrock · 1325992 | 34 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wheeler County, TX?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 36 registered antenna structures in Wheeler County, Texas, 28 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 Wheeler County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wheeler County is registration 1036401, a guyed tower near Shamrock at 156 m (511 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wheeler County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Wheeler County (8), followed by Midcoast Pipelines (Texas Gathering) L.P. (3).
What kind of towers are in Wheeler County?
Guyed tower is the most common filed type (14 of 36 registrations), then tower (12).
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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 Wheeler County, Texas”, https://towercensus.com/towers/texas/county/wheeler-county (data as of October 13, 2026).