Antenna structures in Tompkins County, New York
At a glance
Tompkins County, New York has 48 FCC-registered antenna structures, 30 of them marked constructed. That is the 27th-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 1004181 near Ithaca at 108 m (354 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Tompkins County compare with the rest of New York?
With 48 registrations, Tompkins County ranks 27th 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 108 m, is about 79% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Tompkins County?
The most common filed structure type in Tompkins County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (33.3%). It is followed by monopole (7) and lattice tower (4). In all, 13 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 30 constructed, 10 granted (not yet constructed), 6 canceled and 2 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 Tompkins County?
ROMAR COMMUNICATIONS INC holds the most registrations in Tompkins County, with 8 of the 48. The next largest are Saga Communications of New England, LLC (7), TOMPKINS, COUNTY OF (6) and Crown Atlantic Company, LLC (4). 20 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Tompkins County have registered structures?
Registrations in Tompkins County list 14 different city or place names. The most frequent are Ithaca (16), Enfield (9), Newfield (6), Dryden (4) and Groton (3).
Every registration
All 48 structures in Tompkins County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ithaca · 1004181 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Dryden · 1048236 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Ithaca · 1048244 | 95 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Constructed |
| 4 | Ithaca · 1048242 | 94 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Constructed |
| 5 | Ithaca · 1048241 | 94 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Constructed |
| 6 | Ithaca · 1048243 | 94 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Constructed |
| 7 | Newfield · 1048237 | 91 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 8 | Newfield · 1048239 | 89 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 9 | Newfield · 1048238 | 89 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 10 | Harford · 1006944 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Groton · 1063603 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Alpine · 1231357 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Newfield · 1020302 | 72 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Lansing · 1255672 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Dryden · 1322205 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Danby · 1322403 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Dryden · 1003044 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 18 | Enfield · 1038546 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Canceled |
| 19 | Enfield · 1038547 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Canceled |
| 20 | Enfield · 1038548 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Canceled |
| 21 | Enfield · 1038549 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Canceled |
| 22 | Enfield · 1240831 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 23 | Enfield · 1240832 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Enfield · 1240835 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 4) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Enfield · 1240837 | 61 m | Antenna tower array (tower 4 of 4) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 26 | Newfield · 1302957 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Brooktondale · 1312810 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Ithaca · 1334716 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Ithica · 1249986 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Danby · 1007966 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 31 | Ithaca · 1282536 | 57 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Enfield · 1063949 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 33 | Groton · 1301126 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Groton · 1315480 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 35 | Newfield · 1322429 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Newfield Village · 1048240 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Ithaca · 1287645 | 43 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 38 | Ithaca · 1253228 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Cayuta · 1006943 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Ithaca · 1303092 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Ithaca · 1270618 | 36 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 42 | Ithaca · 1201687 | 35 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 43 | Ithaca · 1289389 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 44 | Ithaca · 1240242 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 45 | Dryden · 1279859 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 46 | Ithaca · 1284525 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 47 | Ithaca · 1063948 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 48 | Ellis · 1003020 | 24 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Tompkins County, NY?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 48 registered antenna structures in Tompkins County, New York, 30 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 Tompkins County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Tompkins County is registration 1004181, a guyed tower near Ithaca at 108 m (354 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Tompkins County?
ROMAR COMMUNICATIONS INC holds the most registrations in Tompkins County (8), followed by Saga Communications of New England, LLC (7).
What kind of towers are in Tompkins County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 48 registrations), then monopole (7).
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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 Tompkins County, New York”, https://towercensus.com/towers/new-york/county/tompkins-county (data as of October 13, 2026).