Antenna structures in Chemung County, New York
At a glance
Chemung County, New York has 51 FCC-registered antenna structures, 43 of them marked constructed. That is the 24th-largest count among the 62 New York counties with registrations, and 1.4% of the state's 3,754. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1010439 near Elmira at 257 m (843 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Chemung County compare with the rest of New York?
With 51 registrations, Chemung County ranks 24th of 62 counties in New York; Suffolk County leads the state with 344. The average registered overall height here is 65 m, roughly in line with the New York average of 62 m. The tallest standing structure, at 257 m, is about 4.0 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Chemung County?
The most common filed structure type in Chemung County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (31.4%). It is followed by monopole (9) and lattice tower (8). In all, 10 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 43 constructed, 3 dismantled, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 1 terminated 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 Chemung County?
BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE SYSTEMS OF ALLENTOWN, INC, Tower Broadcasting, LLC and Up State Tower Co., L.L.C. hold the most registrations in Chemung County, 4 each of the 51. Other owners include American Towers LLC (3), Horvath Towers V, LLC (3) and Montrose Broadcasting Corporation (3). 26 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Chemung County have registered structures?
Registrations in Chemung County list 16 different city or place names. The most frequent are Elmira (16), Horseheads (13), Waverly (3), Big Flats (3) and Southport (2).
Every registration
All 51 structures in Chemung County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira · 1010439 | 257 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Elmira · 1002877 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 3 | Horseheads Township · 1226774 | 118 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Elmira · 1061978 | 112 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Horseheads · 1008405 | 111 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Southport · 1053420 | 101 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Elmira · 1006946 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Elmira · 1010438 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Wellsburg · 1003028 | 84 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Horseheads · 1229988 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 11 | Horseheads · 1060743 | 77 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 12 | Horseheads · 1218885 | 77 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 13 | Horseheads · 1218886 | 77 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 14 | Lowman · 1218017 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Ven Etten · 1293061 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Catlin · 1007965 | 64 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Elmira · 1008078 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 18 | Elmira · 1008079 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 19 | Elmira · 1008080 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 20 | Horseheads · 1008000 | 63 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 21 | Ashland · 1323253 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Waverly · 1006276 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Breesport · 1324524 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Ashland · 1006277 | 60 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 25 | Town Of Catlin · 1312239 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Elmira · 1050932 | 59 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Horseheads · 1008001 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Waverly · 1222243 | 58 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 29 | Horseheads · 1281346 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Van Etten · 1004669 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 31 | Elmira · 1222481 | 56 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 32 | Elmira · 1007224 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Horseheads · 1060937 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Horseheads · 1301127 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Southport · 1302083 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 36 | Big Flats · 1314448 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 37 | Catlin · 1007387 | 49 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 38 | Horseheads · 1304301 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Elmira · 1306953 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Big Flats · 1306729 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Bigflats · 1246361 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 42 | Elmira Heights · 1305167 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 43 | Big Flats · 1272682 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Horseheads · 1006278 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Elmira Heights · 1303104 | 33 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 46 | Waverly · 1244343 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 47 | Elmira · 1007236 | 29 m | Building | Dismantled |
| 48 | Elmira · 1298767 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Elmira · 1298922 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 50 | Elmira · 1298928 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 51 | Horseheads · 1276121 | 17 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Chemung County, NY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 51 registered antenna structures in Chemung County, New York, 43 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 Chemung County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Chemung County is registration 1010439, a guyed tower near Elmira at 257 m (843 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Chemung County?
BELL ATLANTIC MOBILE SYSTEMS OF ALLENTOWN, INC, Tower Broadcasting, LLC and Up State Tower Co., L.L.C. are tied for the most registrations in Chemung County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Chemung County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 51 registrations), then monopole (9).
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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 Chemung County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/county/chemung-county (data as of October 13, 2026).