Antenna structures in Accomack County, Virginia
At a glance
Accomack County, Virginia has 45 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them marked constructed. That is the 25th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017076 near Chincoteague at 156 m (510 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Accomack County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 45 registrations, Accomack County ranks 25th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 79 m, about 20% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 156 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Accomack County?
The most common filed structure type in Accomack County is tower (code TOWER), with 18 registrations (40%). It is followed by monopole (9) and guyed tower (8). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 29 constructed, 10 granted (not yet constructed), 3 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 Accomack County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Accomack County, with 6 of the 45. The next largest are Cellco Partnership (4), County of Accomack, Virginia (3) and JACKMAN PROPERTIES LLC (3). 23 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Accomack County have registered structures?
Registrations in Accomack County list 24 different city or place names. The most frequent are Accomac (8), Melfa (4), Chincoteague (3), Onancock (3) and Belle Haven Station (3).
Every registration
All 45 structures in Accomack County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chincoteague · 1017076 | 156 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Mappsville · 1016112 | 145 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Accomac · 1016109 | 143 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 4 | Accomac · 1225371 | 142 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Accomack · 1253886 | 128 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Belle Haven · 1239759 | 123 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Accomac · 1330001 | 114 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Accomac · 1045885 | 111 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Exmore · 1203053 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 10 | Accomac · 1047633 | 101 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Painter · 1256901 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Belle Haven · 1016114 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Craddockville · 1205460 | 97 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Accomac · 1017077 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 15 | Chincoteague · 1238328 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 16 | Onancock · 1036648 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Belle Haven Station · 1253573 | 93 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Onancock · 1016161 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Accomac · 1213421 | 91 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Accomac · 1018282 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Oakhall · 1210703 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Rue · 1208880 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 23 | New Church · 1207272 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Oakhall · 1036649 | 69 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Onancock · 1308706 | 68 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Onley · 1027475 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Mappesville · 1222335 | 67 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Tangier Island · 1257236 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 29 | Oak Hall · 1016160 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Temperanceville · 1296185 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Wallops Island · 1307192 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Parksley · 1222336 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 33 | Chincoteague · 1275298 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Melfa · 1017854 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 35 | Belle Haven Station · 1253572 | 59 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 36 | Belle Haven Station · 1253574 | 59 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 37 | Horntown · 1265421 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Pungoteague · 1315416 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Painter · 1304107 | 45 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 40 | Melfa · 1225843 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Wallops Island · 1314685 | 43 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 42 | Tangier · 1201811 | 20 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Melfa · 1244236 | 14 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Tangier · 1288059 | 14 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 45 | Melfa · 1238804 | 11 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Accomack County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 45 registered antenna structures in Accomack County, Virginia, 29 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 Accomack County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Accomack County is registration 1017076, a guyed tower near Chincoteague at 156 m (510 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Accomack County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Accomack County (6), followed by Cellco Partnership (4).
What kind of towers are in Accomack County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (18 of 45 registrations), then monopole (9).
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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 Accomack County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/accomack-county (data as of October 13, 2026).