Antenna structures in Cortland County, New York
At a glance
Cortland County, New York has 29 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them marked constructed. That is the 46th-largest count among the 62 New York counties with registrations, and 0.77% of the state's 3,755. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1005514 near Cheningo at 95 m (312 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Cortland County compare with the rest of New York?
With 29 registrations, Cortland County ranks 46th of 62 counties in New York; Suffolk County leads the state with 344. The average registered overall height here is 64 m, roughly in line with the New York average of 62 m. The tallest standing structure, at 95 m, is about 48% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Cortland County?
The most common filed structure type in Cortland County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (44.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and pole (2). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 22 constructed, 3 terminated, 2 dismantled and 2 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Cortland County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Cortland County, with 9 of the 29. The next largest are Cortland County (6), Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (2) and Saga Communications of New England, LLC (2). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Cortland County have registered structures?
Registrations in Cortland County list 16 different city or place names. The most frequent are Cortland (6), Homer (5), Cincinnatus (3), Cortlandville (3) and Cheningo (1).
Every registration
All 29 structures in Cortland County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheningo · 1005514 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Cincinnatus · 1004096 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Cortland · 1004179 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Truxton · 1006593 | 93 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Lapeer · 1286960 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Cincinnatus · 1286962 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Cortland · 1232577 | 84 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 8 | Cortlandville · 1006742 | 82 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 9 | Cortlandville · 1006743 | 82 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 10 | Virgil · 1219333 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Preble · 1026140 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Cincinnatus · 1286961 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Cuyler · 1286959 | 71 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Homer · 1036443 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Courtland · 1039938 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Taylor · 1286958 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Homer · 1050939 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | McGraw · 1221582 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 19 | Cortlandville · 1241540 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Little York · 1221589 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 21 | Killawog · 1215577 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 22 | Homer · 1027721 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Marathon · 1215579 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 24 | Homer · 1287036 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Cortland · 1221995 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Cortland · 1249028 | 29 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 27 | Cortland · 1243801 | 18 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 28 | Homer · 1007250 | 15 m | Building | Dismantled |
| 29 | Cortland · 1301206 | 11 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Cortland County, NY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 29 registered antenna structures in Cortland County, New York, 22 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 Cortland County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Cortland County is registration 1005514, a tower near Cheningo at 95 m (312 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Cortland County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Cortland County (9), followed by Cortland County (6).
What kind of towers are in Cortland County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 29 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 20, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Cortland County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/county/cortland-county (data as of October 20, 2026).