Antenna structures in Columbia County, New York
At a glance
Columbia County, New York has 27 FCC-registered antenna structures, 15 of them marked constructed. That is the 47th-largest count among the 62 New York counties with registrations, and 0.72% of the state's 3,754. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1041890 near Greenport at 136 m (446 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Columbia County compare with the rest of New York?
With 27 registrations, Columbia County ranks 47th of 62 counties in New York; Suffolk County leads the state with 344. The average registered overall height here is 60 m, roughly in line with the New York average of 62 m. The tallest standing structure, at 136 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Columbia County?
The most common filed structure type in Columbia County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (29.6%). It is followed by monopole (6) and guyed tower (3). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 15 constructed, 6 dismantled, 3 terminated, 2 granted (not yet constructed) 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 Columbia County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Columbia County, with 8 of the 27. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (3), Tarpon Towers II, LLC (2) and Vertical Bridge Towers, LLC (2). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Columbia County have registered structures?
Registrations in Columbia County list 14 different city or place names. The most frequent are Chatham (5), Hudson (4), Greenport (3), Hillsdale (2) and Austerlitz (2).
Every registration
All 27 structures in Columbia County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenport · 1041889 | 136 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 2 | Greenport · 1041891 | 136 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 3 | Greenport · 1041890 | 136 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Hillsdale · 1005520 | 106 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Austerlitz · 1041107 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Brainard · 1009028 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Claverack · 1003315 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Kinderhook · 1010178 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Hudson · 1322230 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 10 | Ghent · 1060024 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Hudson · 1322138 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Hudson · 1257734 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 13 | Claverack · 1279049 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Elizaville · 1044992 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Ghent · 1330909 | 47 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Chatham · 1235654 | 46 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 17 | Hillsdale · 1314088 | 46 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 18 | New Lebanon · 1278509 | 36 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Chatham · 1042250 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | New Concord · 1003310 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 21 | Philmont Catamount · 1003311 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 22 | Germantown · 1003312 | 32 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Chatham · 1282843 | 29 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 24 | Austerlitz · 1007295 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 25 | Chatham · 1334361 | 21 m | Oil rig | Dismantled |
| 26 | Hudson · 1007305 | 21 m | Building | Dismantled |
| 27 | Chatham · 1331250 | 14 m | Oil rig | Dismantled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Columbia County, NY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 27 registered antenna structures in Columbia County, New York, 15 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 Columbia County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Columbia County is registration 1041890, a guyed tower near Greenport at 136 m (446 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Columbia County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Columbia County (8), followed by Cellco Partnership (3).
What kind of towers are in Columbia County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 27 registrations), then monopole (6).
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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 Columbia County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/county/columbia-county (data as of October 13, 2026).