Antenna structures in Amherst County, Virginia
At a glance
Amherst County, Virginia has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 60th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.59% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017676 near Faulconerville at 135 m (442 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Amherst County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 25 registrations, Amherst County ranks 60th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 58 m, about 12% below the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 135 m, is about 2.3 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Amherst County?
The most common filed structure type in Amherst County is tower (code TOWER), with 6 registrations (24%). It is followed by guyed tower (5) and monopole (5). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 19 constructed, 5 terminated and 1 granted (not yet constructed). Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Amherst County?
Alltel Communications of Virginia No. 1, LLC holds the most registrations in Amherst County, with 5 of the 25. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4) and Arcola Towers 1, LP (2). 9 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Amherst County have registered structures?
Registrations in Amherst County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Madison Heights (9), Amherst (9), Gladstone (2), Elon (2) and Faulconerville (1).
Every registration
All 25 structures in Amherst County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faulconerville · 1017676 | 135 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Madison Heights · 1017712 | 110 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Amherst · 1023775 | 106 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Madison Heights · 1024400 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 5 | Amherst · 1028318 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Buena Vista · 1017704 | 83 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Madison Heights · 1017521 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Amherst · 1053670 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Madison Heights · 1036953 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Madison Heights · 1018157 | 68 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Gladstone · 1329592 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Amherst · 1330276 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Madison Heights · 1201073 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Elon · 1026413 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 15 | Amherst · 1017464 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 16 | Madison Heights · 1295871 | 38 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Elon · 1016838 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Lynchburg · 1017518 | 29 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 19 | Amherst · 1246118 | 26 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 20 | Amherst · 1025103 | 23 m | Utility pole | Terminated |
| 21 | Madison Heights · 1269557 | 20 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 22 | Gladstone · 1245355 | 17 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 23 | Amherst · 1260887 | 16 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 24 | Amherst · 1302013 | 16 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Madison Heights · 1302080 | 16 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Amherst County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 25 registered antenna structures in Amherst County, Virginia, 19 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 Amherst County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Amherst County is registration 1017676, a guyed tower near Faulconerville at 135 m (442 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Amherst County?
Alltel Communications of Virginia No. 1, LLC holds the most registrations in Amherst County (5), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Amherst County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (6 of 25 registrations), then guyed tower (5).
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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 Amherst County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/amherst-county (data as of October 13, 2026).