Antenna structures in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
At a glance
Franklin County, Pennsylvania has 68 FCC-registered antenna structures, 53 of them marked constructed. That is the 38th-largest count among the 67 Pennsylvania counties with registrations, and 1.2% of the state's 5,759. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1026447 near Cambersburg at 146 m (479 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Franklin County compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
With 68 registrations, Franklin County ranks 38th of 67 counties in Pennsylvania; Allegheny County leads the state with 275. The average registered overall height here is 68 m, roughly in line with the Pennsylvania average of 67 m. The tallest standing structure, at 146 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Franklin County?
The most common filed structure type in Franklin County is tower (code TOWER), with 27 registrations (39.7%). It is followed by lattice tower (24) and guyed tower (7). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 53 constructed, 6 granted (not yet constructed), 4 canceled, 4 terminated and 1 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Franklin County?
VB-S1 Assets, LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County, with 12 of the 68. The next largest are American Towers LLC (8), Cellco Partnership (6) and Ambassador Towers, LLC (4). 27 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Franklin County have registered structures?
Registrations in Franklin County list 28 different city or place names. The most frequent are Chambersburg (20), Greencastle (7), Spring Run (5), Shippensburg (4) and Waynesboro (3).
Every registration
All 68 structures in Franklin County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambersburg · 1026447 | 146 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Shippensburg · 1027383 | 138 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Shippensburg · 1024596 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Chambersburg · 1024597 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Upton · 1027012 | 109 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Waynesboro · 1032624 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Spring Run · 1033126 | 95 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Chambersburg · 1276234 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Greencastle · 1295323 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 10 | Mc Connellsburg · 1044944 | 92 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Greencastle · 1026697 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Mont Alto · 1027013 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | West Fayetteville · 1020237 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Pleasant Hall · 1020238 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 15 | Chambersburg · 1256226 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 16 | Upper Strasburg · 1256750 | 82 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 17 | Spring Run · 1026841 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Franklin · 1247869 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Saint Thomas · 1202880 | 80 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Chambersburg · 1205203 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | St. Thomas · 1237847 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Chambersburg · 1025565 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Greencastle · 1025566 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Pleasant Hall · 1258000 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 25 | Greencastle · 1025564 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Waynesboro · 1224941 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Metal Township · 1250476 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 28 | McKinney · 1217989 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Springtown · 1217987 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Spring Run · 1332596 | 72 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Greencastle · 1024600 | 71 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 32 | Chambersburg · 1027565 | 68 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Greencastle · 1026446 | 66 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 34 | Roxbury · 1200406 | 66 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Mercersburg · 1245807 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 36 | Greencastle · 1251849 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Mercersburg · 1251858 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Mercersburg · 1328000 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 39 | Doylesburg · 1329720 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 40 | Orrstown · 1329753 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 41 | Spring Run · 1331717 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 42 | Chambersburg · 1208465 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Chambersburg · 1289373 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Upper Strasburg · 1200405 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 45 | Shippensburg · 1327233 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 46 | Blue Ridge Summit · 1264548 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Blue Ridge Summit · 1261957 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 48 | St. Thomas · 1064312 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 49 | Waynesboro · 1332372 | 59 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 50 | Chambersburg · 1002844 | 57 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 51 | Willow Hill · 1209597 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 52 | Green Village · 1208094 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 53 | Spring Run · 1307190 | 55 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 54 | Chambersburg · 1266675 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 55 | Shippensburg · 1309967 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 56 | Chambersburg · 1243705 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 57 | Chambersburg · 1025032 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 58 | Chambersburg · 1280881 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 59 | Chambersburg · 1225190 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Chambersburg · 1260413 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 61 | Chambersburg · 1027220 | 29 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 62 | Chambersburg · 1024989 | 24 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 63 | Chambersburg · 1238584 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 64 | Chambersburg · 1201708 | 23 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 65 | Upper Strausburg · 1027222 | 21 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 66 | Plainfield · 1206666 | 15 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 67 | Wayne Heights · 1064313 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 68 | Chambersburg · 1304407 | 11 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Franklin County, PA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 68 registered antenna structures in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 53 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 Franklin County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Franklin County is registration 1026447, a structure near Cambersburg at 146 m (479 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Franklin County?
VB-S1 Assets, LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County (12), followed by American Towers LLC (8).
What kind of towers are in Franklin County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (27 of 68 registrations), then lattice tower (24).
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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 Franklin County, Pennsylvania”, https://towercensus.com/towers/pennsylvania/county/franklin-county (data as of October 13, 2026).