Antenna structures in Alleghany County, Virginia
At a glance
Alleghany County, Virginia has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 64th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.57% of the state's 4,241. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1225673 near Covington at 123 m (403 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Alleghany County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 24 registrations, Alleghany County ranks 64th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 74 m, about 11% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 123 m, is about 66% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Alleghany County?
The most common filed structure type in Alleghany County is tower (code TOWER), with 11 registrations (45.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and guyed tower (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed and 4 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Alleghany County?
SBA Towers II LLC holds the most registrations in Alleghany County, with 6 of the 24. The next largest are American Tower through TowerSites Monitoring, Inc. (3), American Towers LLC (3) and K2 Towers III, LLC (3). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Alleghany County have registered structures?
Registrations in Alleghany County list 6 different city or place names. The most frequent are Covington (13), Clifton Forge (6), Low Moor (2), Iron Gate (1) and Longdale Furnace (1).
Every registration
All 24 structures in Alleghany County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covington · 1225673 | 123 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Covington · 1227849 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Covington · 1259970 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Low Moor · 1227994 | 92 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Iron Gate · 1239770 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Longdale Furnace · 1229888 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Mallow · 1232291 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Covington · 1259163 | 78 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 9 | Clifton Forge · 1261313 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Clifton Forge · 1239929 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Clifton Forge · 1249098 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Covington · 1251468 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Covington · 1264048 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Clifton Forge · 1229142 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 15 | Clifton Forge · 1042655 | 68 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Covington · 1260653 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Low Moor · 1260418 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Covington · 1302035 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Covington · 1307373 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Covington · 1266555 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Covington · 1268842 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Clifton Forge · 1016611 | 60 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Covington · 1266329 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Covington · 1008500 | 35 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Alleghany County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 24 registered antenna structures in Alleghany County, Virginia, 20 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 Alleghany County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Alleghany County is registration 1225673, a guyed tower near Covington at 123 m (403 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Alleghany County?
SBA Towers II LLC holds the most registrations in Alleghany County (6), followed by American Tower through TowerSites Monitoring, Inc. (3).
What kind of towers are in Alleghany County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (11 of 24 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 Alleghany County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/alleghany-county (data as of October 20, 2026).