Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
Height rankings
Tallest structures in the US
| # | Structure | Height | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galesburg, ND · 1038731 | 628 m | Self-supporting tower |
| 2 | Walnut Grove, CA · 1011404 | 625 m | Guyed tower |
| 3 | Hitchcock, TX · 1254220 | 612 m | Guyed tower |
| 4 | Alvin, TX · 1049267 | 611 m | Guyed tower |
| 5 | Walnut Grove, CA · 1015686 | 610 m | Self-supporting tower |
| 6 | Dallas, NC · 1005062 | 610 m | Self-supporting tower |
| 7 | Colly Township, NC · 1006713 | 610 m | Self-supporting tower |
| 8 | Alleman, IA · 1016799 | 610 m | Self-supporting tower |
| 9 | Sioux City, IA · 1018564 | 610 m | Guyed tower |
| 10 | Metcalf, GA · 1019981 | 610 m | Self-supporting tower |
The ownership graph
Largest tower owners
| # | Owner | Structures | Tallest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Towers LLC | 21,672 | 611 m |
| 2 | Cellco Partnership | 6,626 | 226 m |
| 3 | CCATT LLC | 5,006 | 184 m |
| 4 | ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. | 4,301 | 298 m |
| 5 | Alltel Corporation | 3,779 | 152 m |
| 6 | Tillman Infrastructure, LLC | 3,253 | 152 m |
| 7 | SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC | 2,701 | 134 m |
| 8 | Crown Castle South LLC | 2,267 | 274 m |
| 9 | SBA Towers II LLC | 2,263 | 318 m |
| 10 | Crown Castle GT Company, LLC | 2,203 | 213 m |
By state
Structures by state
| State | Structures | Avg height | Tallest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 20,580 | 76 m | 612 m |
| California | 11,825 | 32 m | 625 m |
| Florida | 10,127 | 68 m | 609 m |
| Ohio | 8,167 | 73 m | 438 m |
| Georgia | 7,757 | 78 m | 610 m |
| Illinois | 7,083 | 69 m | 527 m |
| Alabama | 6,170 | 83 m | 610 m |
| Michigan | 6,163 | 75 m | 472 m |
| North Carolina | 6,047 | 80 m | 610 m |
| Missouri | 6,006 | 77 m | 610 m |
Taxonomy
Structure types
| Type | Structures | Tallest |
|---|---|---|
| Self-supporting tower TOWER | 76,075 | 628 m |
| Lattice tower LTOWER | 35,119 | 606 m |
| Monopole MTOWER | 24,138 | 200 m |
| Guyed tower GTOWER | 19,865 | 625 m |
| Pole POLE | 16,478 | 411 m |
| Mast MAST | 3,505 | 159 m |
| Building B | 1,815 | 443 m |
| Building with antenna BANT | 1,594 | 305 m |
About the census
What TowerCensus is
TowerCensus is a free public census of every antenna structure registered with the FCC — the towers, guyed masts, monopoles and rooftop installations that carry America's broadcast, cellular and public-safety networks. The federal Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database is authoritative but sits behind a 1990s government search form: no maps, no owner roll-ups, no linkable pages.
We publish one page per structure with its registered heights, precise coordinates, construction and registration dates, FAA study number, lighting and marking requirements, and the registered owner — cross-linked to owner portfolios, state pages and height rankings. Provenance and freshness are first-class: every figure traces to the FCC's weekly bulk file.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tallest tower in the United States?
The tallest FCC-registered antenna structure is registration 1038731 near Galesburg, ND at 628 m (2,060 ft) overall height — a self-supporting tower.
How many cell towers and antenna structures are there in the US?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database currently lists 196,742 registered structures, of which 141,485 are marked constructed. TowerCensus publishes one page per structure, refreshed from the FCC's weekly bulk file.
Who owns the most towers in the US?
American Towers LLC holds the most FCC antenna structure registrations with 21,672 structures, ahead of Cellco Partnership (6,626).