California / Kern County

#5 of 58 CA counties · 332 structures

Cell towers in Kern County, CA

The FCC registry lists 332 constructed antenna structures in Kern County, 5% of California's 6,864. Ownership is spread across 93 registrants; the largest, Crown Castle, has 35 (11%). The three big tower companies — American Tower, Crown Castle and SBA — hold 82 between them.

Value a buyout offer

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  1. 1Constructed structures 332
  2. 2Tallest 474 ft
  3. 3Largest owner Crown Castle
  4. 4Median height (state 77 ft) 109 ft
Structures
332
rank 5 of 58 in CA
Most common type
Tower
38% of structures
Over 200 feet
62
19% of structures
Peak build decade
1990s
30% built then

Who owns the towers in Kern County

93 different registrants own the 332 structures. 10 are registered to individuals or family trusts, whose names this site withholds. Owner names are the registrant's legal entity as filed with the FCC; the large tower companies file under many subsidiary names, which this site groups into families where the brand is in the name or listed in the company's SEC filings.

Crown Castle35American Tower31Fresno MSA Limited Partnersh23KERN, COUNTY OF16GoldenState Towers, LLC16SBA Communications16T-Mobile14Union Pacific Railroad13
Constructed structures in Kern County by owner group, bars to scale. Source: FCC ASR, October 2026.

Height and age

The median structure here stands 109 feet, 32 feet taller than the California median — a sign of broadcast and rural coverage towers rather than short suburban sites. The tallest is a guyed tower near Rosamond at 474 feet, built in 1984. More than in any other decade, 30% were built in the 1990s.

Tower127Monopole63Lattice tower51Pole38Other or unspecified24Guyed tower13On a building8Mast6Water tank1Tree / stealth1
Structures in Kern County by type, bars to scale. Source: FCC ASR.
31950s101960s21970s301980s991990s752000s802010s332020s
Structures in Kern County by decade built, columns to scale. Source: FCC ASR.

Every registered structure

Sorted tallest first. The registration number opens the FCC record, which shows the exact location and the owner's contact for the structure. A tower on your land that is not in this list is probably under 200 feet and away from airports, so it did not need registering — see why some towers aren't listed.

FCC reg.TypeHeightBuiltCityOwner
1015777Guyed tower474 ft1984RosamondVertical Bridge CC FM, LLC
1014968Guyed tower453 ft1986OildaleVertical Bridge CC FM, LLC
1255510Tower400 ft2006WascoK-LOVE, Inc.
1030365Tower383 ft1990ShafterJAB Broadcasting, LLC
1015719Tower363 ft1993BakersfieldPrivate owner (name withheld)
1016141Tower363 ft1999ShafterCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1046891Lattice tower362 ft1991BakersfieldT-Mobile West LLC
1011041Lattice tower351 ft1950BakersfieldChevron USA Inc.
1014649Tower350 ft1993RosamondHigh Desert Broadcasting LLC
1016012Other or unspecified349 ft1993BakersfieldVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1247050Other or unspecified337 ft2007BakersfieldAkal Broadcasting Corporation
1247056Other or unspecified337 ft2007BakersfieldAkal Broadcasting Corporation
1247053Other or unspecified335 ft2007BakersfieldAkal Broadcasting Corporation
1247055Other or unspecified335 ft2007BakersfieldAkal Broadcasting Corporation
1018624Other or unspecified333 ft1986BakersfieldBUCK OWENS PRODUCTIONS CO INC DBA = KUZZ AM RADIO
1018625Other or unspecified333 ft1986BakersfieldBUCK OWENS PRODUCTIONS CO INC DBA = KUZZ AM RADIO
1015110Other or unspecified315 ft1987BakersfieldVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1015304Guyed tower304 ft1981BakersfieldBob Wilkins Radio Network Broadcasting, Inc.
1017686Tower299 ft1992MojaveCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1261428Tower295 ft2004BakersfieldUS Coast Guard Navigation Center
1017964Tower290 ft2000DelanoCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1015676Tower290 ft1987MettlerCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1303873Guyed tower290 ft2018FamosoUNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
1015947Lattice tower288 ft1967BakersfieldNexstar Media Inc.
1015064Tower284 ft1988Lost HillsCCATT LLC
1284132Tower272 ft2012TelachapiIberdrola Renewables, LLC
1296704Lattice tower270 ft2015BakersfieldCCATT LLC
1015108Other or unspecified269 ft1960BakersfiledVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1015109Other or unspecified269 ft1987BakersfireldVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1015936Tower269 ft1984BakersfieldPrivate owner (name withheld)
1063094Tower269 ft1999TupmanCOMMUNICATION ENTERPRISES INC
1302423Monopole262 ft2018ChinoNorth Sky River Wind, LLC
1217384Lattice tower260 ft2000CalienteSBA Structures, LLC
1220904Lattice tower260 ft2001Lost HillsSubcarrier Communications, Inc.
1057537Other or unspecified259 ft1987BakersfieldVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1057538Other or unspecified259 ft1987BakersfieldVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1057539Other or unspecified259 ft1987BakersfieldVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1200992Guyed tower256 ft2000JohannesburgAmerican Towers LLC
1015303Tower254 ft1964BakersfieldAGM California, Inc.
1217382Lattice tower254 ft2000KeeneSBA Structures, LLC
1016015Tower253 ft1988OildaleVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1009125Guyed tower250 ft1997BakersfieldLotus Bakersfield Corp.
1012204Other or unspecified247 ft1992MettlerImmaculate Heart Media, Inc.
1012205Other or unspecified247 ft1992MettlerImmaculate Heart Media, Inc.
1012206Other or unspecified247 ft1992MettlerImmaculate Heart Media, Inc.
1015063Guyed tower246 ft1992RidgecrestCCATT LLC
1014954Guyed tower242 ft1995BenaVertical Bridge CC FM, LLC
1036459Lattice tower235 ft1966Wofford HeightsAmerican Towers LLC
1017963Tower233 ft1989ButtonwillowCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1015228Tower230 ft2007BakersfieldSinclair Bakersfield Licensee, LLC
1016105Tower224 ft1976Lake IsabellaKVLI RADIO INC
1014966Tower220 ft1989OildaleCoastal Towers, Inc.
1014799Tower218 ft1966BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1015627Tower218 ft1992ConnerKERN DELTA CO LLC
1016437Tower207 ft1988CaweloPrivate owner (name withheld)
1014920Other or unspecified206 ft1982WascoPrivate owner (name withheld)
1014921Other or unspecified206 ft1982WascoPrivate owner (name withheld)
1014922Other or unspecified206 ft1982WascoPrivate owner (name withheld)
1014923Other or unspecified206 ft1987WascoPrivate owner (name withheld)
1016013Other or unspecified205 ft1993BakersfieldVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1016014Other or unspecified205 ft1993BakersfieldVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1267211Tower205 ft2010MonolithSouthern California Edison Company
1244300Lattice tower200 ft2004WascoGoldenState Towers, LLC
1332437Lattice tower200 ft2026BakersfieldBakersfield, City Of
1017110Tower199 ft1992California CityCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1229791Lattice tower199 ft1998BakersfieldBakersfield, City Of
1263398Tower199 ft2009TaftLazer Licenses, LLC
1017908Lattice tower196 ft1993BakersfieldCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1022475Mast196 ft1996ShafterCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1234356Guyed tower196 ft2000RosamondAmerican Towers LLC
1016241Lattice tower195 ft2015BakersfieldCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1061388Tower193 ft1998CalienteAmerican Towers LLC
1061518Lattice tower193 ft1998Lost HillsAmerican Towers LLC
1061453Tower190 ft1999ButtonwillowPACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
1257497Tower190 ft1997TaftCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1261679Tower190 ft2008ShafterCity of Shafter California
1002687Tower189 ft1997RosamondCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1017222Lattice tower189 ft1987BakersfieldFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1250431Guyed tower186 ft1958BakersfieldPunjabi American Media, LLC
1061391Tower185 ft1998Lost HillsAmerican Towers LLC
1201632Tower182 ft1998DelanoAmerican Towers LLC
1284467Lattice tower172 ft1992BakersfieldCCATT LLC
1016441Tower170 ft1984BakersfieldCOMMUNICATION ENTERPRISES INC
1012245On a building169 ft1993BakersfieldCOMMUNITY TELEVISION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DBA = KCET TV
1015574Tower167 ft1980BakersfieldPACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
1243447Lattice tower167 ft2001WascoGoldenState Towers, LLC
1203444Tower165 ft1999BakersfieldGoldenState Towers, LLC
1203448Tower165 ft1999ButtonwillowGoldenState Towers, LLC
1203449Tower165 ft1999ButtonwillowGoldenState Towers, LLC
1203450Tower165 ft1999WascoGoldenState Towers, LLC
1203452Tower165 ft1999MettlerGoldenState Towers, LLC
1203453Tower165 ft1999Wheeler RidgeGoldenState Towers, LLC
1203456Tower165 ft1999ButtonwillowGoldenState Towers, LLC
1203461Tower165 ft1999Lost HillsGoldenState Towers, LLC
1229653Lattice tower165 ft2001BakersfieldSpectraSite Communications, LLC. through American Towers, LLC.
1289082Lattice tower165 ft2000Lost HillsPTI US TOWERS II, LLC
1018263Monopole162 ft1996WascoCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1201736Pole160 ft1995BakersfieldCCATT LLC
1051071Tower159 ft1996TupmanAmerican Towers LLC
1228262Guyed tower158 ft2001BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1289989Guyed tower157 ft2002InyokernPTI US TOWERS II, LLC
1294196Monopole157 ft2000TaftSBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC
1055728Lattice tower156 ft1998BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1201807Lattice tower155 ft1997WascoCCATT LLC
1263450Mast153 ft2013EdwardsFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1061514Tower152 ft1996BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1276393Monopole152 ft2011RidgecrestT-Mobile West Tower LLC
1310293Monopole152 ft2020RidgecrestFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1051068Lattice tower151 ft1996BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1051074Tower151 ft1997Lost HillsAmerican Towers LLC
1291853Monopole151 ft2014WascoAmerican Towers LLC
1015563Tower150 ft1979ButtonwillowPACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
1022898Tower150 ft1991RidgecrestKITCHEN PRODUCTIONS INC DBA = TORTOISE COMMUNICATIONS
1245456Pole150 ft2005RidgecrestVB RUN, LLC
1297584Lattice tower150 ft2016RidgecrestFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1304519Monopole150 ft2018BakersfieldFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1308859Lattice tower150 ft2020DelanoPI Tower Development, LLC c/ LendLease Americas LLC
1318788Monopole150 ft2021McfarlandAT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC
1242648Lattice tower149 ft2003BakersfieldSBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC
1214250Pole147 ft2005BakersfieldCCATT LLC
1017039Tower146 ft1992TehachapiCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1051079Tower145 ft1996ButtonwillowAmerican Towers LLC
1330681Lattice tower145 ft2025RidgecrestThe Towers, LLC
1283877Monopole143 ft2012BakersfieldOctagon Towers, LLC
1317980Monopole143 ft2021ShafterAT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC
1015361Tower142 ft1958MojaveRubin Broadcasting, Inc
1233342Tower140 ft1988BakersfieldPalla Rosa Bear Mountain Ranch, LP
1292091Lattice tower140 ft2015Edwards AfbEdwards Air Force Base 412 Communications Squadron
1293961Lattice tower140 ft2014BakersfieldDB Bakersfield, LLC
1304367Lattice tower140 ft2013MojaveDM Mojave Ventures LLC
1301132On a building139 ft2021BakersfieldT-Mobile West LLC
1064955Monopole137 ft1999BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1279525Other or unspecified135 ft2011BakersfieldPACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
1055727Tower133 ft1998BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1270846Tower132 ft2004BakersfieldSBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC
1217498Tower130 ft2000InyokernSubcarrier Communications, Inc.
1314807Monopole130 ft2021InyokernAT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC
1057066Tower129 ft1998MckittrickChevron USA Inc.
1240706Tower128 ft1999MojaveAmerican Towers LLC
1015062Lattice tower126 ft2006BakersfieldCCATT LLC
1293216Monopole126 ft2014BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1323565Lattice tower126 ft2023Edwards AfbEdwards Air Force Base- 412 Communications Squadron
1323566Lattice tower126 ft2023Edwards Afb412 Communications Squadron-Edwards Air Force Base
1016282Tower125 ft1995OildaleCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1051555Tower125 ft1996BakersfieldCCTM1 LLC
1236162Tower125 ft1999ShafterGoldenState Towers, LLC
1261080Tower125 ft2007BakersfieldKern County Federal Credit Union
1302738Monopole125 ft2017BakersfieldVertical Bridge S3 Assets, LLC
1251182Monopole124 ft2007DelanoT-Mobile West Tower LLC
1244025Monopole122 ft2004BakersfieldT-Mobile West Tower LLC
1015066Lattice tower120 ft2006DelanoOctagon Towers LLC
1016440Tower120 ft1997Lake IsabellaCOMMUNICATION ENTERPRISES INC
1202617Tower120 ft1995BakersfieldKERN, COUNTY OF
1204714Tower120 ft1996MojaveKERN, COUNTY OF
1286230Monopole120 ft2013BakersfieldFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1298657Lattice tower120 ft2016RidgecrestShawn Barker Construction Inc.
1292941Monopole119 ft2000Lost HillsAmerican Towers LLC
1051661Monopole115 ft2025DelanoAmerican Towers LLC
1204774Tower115 ft1999BakersfieldGoldenState Towers, LLC
1277285Water tank114 ft2011BakersfieldCCTM1 LLC
1203457Tower110 ft1999BakersfieldGoldenState Towers, LLC
1203458Tower110 ft1999BakersfieldGoldenState Towers, LLC
1252840Tower110 ft2007RidgecrestSierra Sands Unified School District
1252842Tower110 ft2007InyokernSierra Sands Unified School District
1269469Tower110 ft2002BakersfieldSBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC
1303822Lattice tower110 ft2018Wasco ReloGlobal Signal Acquisitions IV LLC
1015575Tower108 ft2000BakersfieldPACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
1024229Pole107 ft1960TehachapiAmerican Towers LLC
1289885Monopole106 ft2002CantilPTI US TOWERS II, LLC
1015298Monopole105 ft1996BakersfieldCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1259411Pole105 ft2008BakersfieldPACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
1328238Monopole105 ft2024North EdwardsFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1059998Pole104 ft1999BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1014956Tower103 ft1989BakersfieldLotus Bakersfield Corp.
1016276Pole103 ft2000BakersfieldCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1066098Tower103 ft1960DelanoSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
1274910Pole103 ft2010BakerfieldAT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC
1051736Pole102 ft1995BakersfieldCCTM1 LLC
1312874Monopole102 ft2019Edwards AfbFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1206822Pole101 ft2000TehachapiT-Mobile West Tower LLC
1014087Tower100 ft1997BakersfieldCALIFORNIA, STATE OF
1246375Tower100 ft2005DelanoKERN, COUNTY OF
1258326Tower100 ft2006ButtonwillowSBA Monarch Towers I, LLC
1274707On a building100 ft2010MojaveCALIFORNIA, STATE OF
1285434Lattice tower100 ft2012MonolithSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
1291493Lattice tower100 ft2015Edwards AfbEdwards Air Force Base 412 Communications Squadron
1329460Lattice tower100 ft2026TehachapiBNSF Railway Co.
1244818Pole95 ft2005BakersfieldT-Mobile West Tower LLC
1252258Monopole95 ft2014BakersfieldCCATT LLC
1052097Pole94 ft1996BakersfieldT-Mobile West Tower LLC
1052098Pole94 ft1996DelanoCCTM1 LLC
1243511Monopole94 ft2001BakersfieldGoldenState Towers, LLC
1247375Pole94 ft2005OildalePACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
1012704Pole93 ft1996MojaveT-Mobile West Tower LLC
1222968Tower92 ft1998MaricopyPACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
1277161Monopole91 ft2011BakersfieldT-Mobile West Tower LLC
1309819Monopole91 ft2016MojaveVB-S1 Assets, LLC
1201966Tower90 ft2004RosamondSouthern California Edison Company
1206495Tower90 ft1986BakersfieldChevron USA Inc.
1246275Pole90 ft1999TehachapiPTI US TOWERS II, LLC
1296426Lattice tower90 ft2015TaftPACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
1324294Monopole90 ft2025China LakeAT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC
1017033Tower87 ft1995BakersfieldCrown Castle GT Company, LLC
1201746Monopole87 ft2006BakersfieldCCATT LLC
1013997Tower85 ft1995KernvilleCARE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
1201962Tower85 ft1998Wolford HeightsSouthern California Edison Company
1203869On a building85 ft1981KernvilleSouthern California Edison Company
1262404Pole85 ft2008BakersfieldFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1297350Pole85 ft2016MaricopFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1301654Monopole85 ft2021WascoT-Mobile West LLC
1325969Monopole85 ft2023RosamondVB BTS, ll, LLC
1291909Monopole84 ft2014BakersfieldFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1063269Tower82 ft1999Oak Creek PassUNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
1236421Lattice tower82 ft2002TehachapiT-Mobile West Tower LLC
1280518Pole81 ft2012BakersfieldOctagon Towers, LLC
1282658Pole81 ft1995BakersfieldCCATT LLC
1288423Monopole81 ft2002California CityT-Mobile West Tower LLC
1201312Tower80 ft2000MonolithHIgh Desert Broadcasting LLC
1204713Tower80 ft2004TaftKERN, COUNTY OF
1229805Tower80 ft1998BakersfieldParamount Farming Company, LLC.
1240057Tower80 ft2009BakersfieldBakersfield, City Of
1270505Tower80 ft2011FellowsChevron USA Inc.
1270734Tower80 ft2010KernvilleKERN, COUNTY OF
1283512Tower80 ft2012TaftPACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
1283615Pole80 ft2013BakersfieldCalifornia Water Service Company
1285879Monopole80 ft2012TehachapiSBA Towers IV, LLC
1289026Lattice tower80 ft2014TaftChevron USA Inc.
1289316Monopole80 ft2014BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1293069Lattice tower80 ft2015BakersfieldUNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
1296116Lattice tower80 ft2016BakersfieldCapital Telecom Holdings LLC
1298607Monopole80 ft2016BakersvilleFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1307424Pole80 ft2019MojaveAT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC
1312794Mast80 ft2019BakersfieldPrivate owner (name withheld)
1314027Monopole80 ft2020BakersfieldFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1322315Monopole80 ft2023BakersfieldAT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC
1328329Monopole80 ft2024MojaveFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1330821Monopole80 ft2025DelanoAPC Towers, LLC
1332958Monopole80 ft2026TaftThe Towers, LLC
1239452Pole79 ft2004DelanoFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1270003Tower77 ft1994LebecSBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC
1064434Pole76 ft2006BakersfieldCCATT LLC
1065477Tower75 ft1966MojaveLOS ANGELES, CITY OF
1204375Tower75 ft1999DelanoKERN, COUNTY OF
1275254Tower75 ft2010BakersfieldSBA Monarch Towers III, LLC
1276780Tower75 ft2010BakersfieldAmerican Towers LLC
1313479Monopole75 ft2020DelanoAT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC
1316173Lattice tower75 ft2021TaftAT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC
1317222Monopole75 ft2022DelanoFresno MSA Limited Partnership
1269187Monopole74 ft2005ShafterSBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC
1270352Tower74 ft2006BakersfieldSBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC

The 82 shorter structures are in the lookup.

If you have a tower lease in Kern County

Find your structure above, open its FCC record and confirm the owner — that is the company your lease runs to today, even if a different carrier signed it originally. Before answering a buyout offer, put your current rent, escalator and remaining term into the calculator to see what the rent is worth and what return the offer assumes.

Counties in California with similar tower counts: San Bernardino County (580), Riverside County (574), San Diego County (485), Orange County (313), Fresno County (234).

Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration, weekly public access file (r_tower.zip, created 2026-10-18); constructed registrations only; locations rounded. Checked 2026-10-23. Methodology.