Antenna structures in Arlington County, Virginia
At a glance
Arlington County, Virginia has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 67th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.54% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1018169 near Arlington at 151 m (495 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Arlington County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 23 registrations, Arlington County ranks 67th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 44 m, about 34% below the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 151 m, is about 3.5 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Arlington County?
The most common filed structure type in Arlington County is pole (code POLE), with 9 registrations (39.1%). It is followed by monopole (5) and lattice tower (3). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 16 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 dismantled and 2 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 Arlington County?
JBG Smith Properties holds the most registrations in Arlington County, with 4 of the 23. The next largest are APC REALTY AND EQUIPMENT CO., LLC (2), AT&T Mobility Spectrum LLC (2) and National Guard Bureau (2). 14 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Arlington County have registered structures?
Registrations in Arlington County list 2 different city or place names. The most frequent are Arlington (22) and Washington (1).
Every registration
All 23 structures in Arlington County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington · 1018169 | 151 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Arlington · 1018044 | 139 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Arlington · 1049508 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Arlington · 1017674 | 80 m | Building | Dismantled |
| 5 | Arlington · 1251723 | 77 m | Building with pipe | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Arlington · 1267970 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Arlington · 1016111 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Arlington · 1048852 | 38 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 9 | Arlington · 1205508 | 36 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Arlington · 1291571 | 34 m | Monopole | Canceled |
| 11 | Arlington · 1201831 | 33 m | Building with pole | Constructed |
| 12 | Arlington · 1234067 | 32 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 13 | Arlington · 1292804 | 28 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Arlington · 1224500 | 27 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 15 | Washington · 1207290 | 26 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Arlington · 1334782 | 24 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 17 | Arlington · 1030706 | 23 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 18 | Arlington · 1286997 | 17 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Arlington · 1205509 | 15 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 20 | Arlington · 1325449 | 7 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 21 | Arlington · 1325450 | 7 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 22 | Arlington · 1325453 | 7 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 23 | Arlington · 1325454 | 7 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Arlington County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 23 registered antenna structures in Arlington County, Virginia, 16 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 Arlington County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Arlington County is registration 1018169, a lattice tower near Arlington at 151 m (495 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Arlington County?
JBG Smith Properties holds the most registrations in Arlington County (4), followed by APC REALTY AND EQUIPMENT CO., LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Arlington County?
Pole is the most common filed type (9 of 23 registrations), then monopole (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 Arlington County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/arlington-county (data as of October 13, 2026).