Antenna structures in Schenectady County, New York
At a glance
Schenectady County, New York has 47 FCC-registered antenna structures, 31 of them marked constructed. That is the 28th-largest count among the 62 New York counties with registrations, and 1.3% of the state's 3,754. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1002696 near Rotterdam at 191 m (625 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Schenectady County compare with the rest of New York?
With 47 registrations, Schenectady County ranks 28th of 62 counties in New York; Suffolk County leads the state with 344. The average registered overall height here is 49 m, about 21% below the New York average of 62 m. The tallest standing structure, at 191 m, is about 3.9 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Schenectady County?
The most common filed structure type in Schenectady County is tower (code TOWER), with 18 registrations (38.3%). It is followed by lattice tower (10) and monopole (6). In all, 9 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 31 constructed, 9 granted (not yet constructed), 4 dismantled, 2 canceled and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Schenectady County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Schenectady County, with 10 of the 47. The next largest are Vertical Bridge CC AM, LLC (4), Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District (3) and Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (3). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
- American Towers LLC · 10
- Vertical Bridge CC AM, LLC · 4
- Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District · 3
- Crown Atlantic Company, LLC · 3
- Schenectady County Office of Emergency Management/Fire Coordinator · 3
- Independent Towers, LLC · 2
- NATIONAL GRID USA SERVICE CO, INC. · 2
- Schenectady County Unified Communication Center · 2
Which places in Schenectady County have registered structures?
Registrations in Schenectady County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Schenectady (14), Rotterdam (10), Niskayuna (5), Scotia (5) and Glenville (5).
Every registration
All 47 structures in Schenectady County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotterdam · 1002696 | 191 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Duanesburg · 1009719 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Schenectady · 1007759 | 81 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Schenectady · 1007761 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Schenectady · 1007760 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Duanesburg · 1010139 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Rotterdam · 1322613 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 8 | Schenectady · 1016815 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Schenectady · 1289234 | 60 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Duanesburg · 1315027 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Niskayuna · 1207258 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Schenectady · 1316385 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Niskayuna · 1307017 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Rotterdam · 1334440 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Niskayuna · 1206972 | 56 m | Tank | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Niskayuna · 1322215 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Schenectady · 1255970 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 18 | Schenectady · 1255972 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 19 | Schenectady · 1212135 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Rotterdam · 1065497 | 51 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Rotterdam · 1233027 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Rotterdam · 1211510 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Schenectady · 1217417 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Scotia · 1209321 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Glenville · 1255971 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Schenectady · 1007263 | 39 m | Building | Dismantled |
| 27 | Schenectady · 1274108 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 28 | Rotterdam · 1209673 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Scotia · 1060025 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 30 | Schenectady · 1055164 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Scotia · 1231327 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Pattersonville · 1006428 | 37 m | Structure type 3TOWER | Dismantled |
| 33 | Pattersonville · 1006429 | 37 m | Structure type 3TOWER | Dismantled |
| 34 | Glenville · 1236400 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Glenville · 1328610 | 35 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 36 | Pattersonville · 1006430 | 34 m | Structure type 3TOWER | Constructed |
| 37 | Glenville · 1305469 | 32 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 38 | Glenville · 1008239 | 31 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 39 | Scotia · 1063983 | 30 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 40 | Rotterdam · 1040454 | 30 m | Silo | Constructed |
| 41 | Scotia · 1231326 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 42 | Burnt Hills · 1231328 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 43 | Rotterdam Junction · 1203839 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 44 | Rotterdam · 1320552 | 23 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Rotterdam · 1322824 | 23 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Schenectady · 1305729 | 15 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 47 | Niskayuna · 1257109 | 12 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Schenectady County, NY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 47 registered antenna structures in Schenectady County, New York, 31 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 Schenectady County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Schenectady County is registration 1002696, a guyed tower near Rotterdam at 191 m (625 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Schenectady County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Schenectady County (10), followed by Vertical Bridge CC AM, LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Schenectady County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (18 of 47 registrations), then lattice tower (10).
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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 Schenectady County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/county/schenectady-county (data as of October 13, 2026).