Antenna structures in Bristol city, Virginia
At a glance
Bristol city, Virginia has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, 6 of them marked constructed. That is the 111th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.19% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1287107 near Bristol at 98 m (320 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Bristol city compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 8 registrations, Bristol city ranks 111th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 70 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 98 m, is about 40% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Bristol city?
The most common filed structure type in Bristol city is tower (code TOWER), with 2 registrations (25%). It is followed by 3-tower array (1) and 3-tower array (1). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 6 constructed and 2 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 Bristol city?
AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, Crown Castle South LLC, Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC, HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC hold the most registrations in Bristol city, 1 each of the 8. 5 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Bristol city have registered structures?
Registrations in Bristol city list 2 different city or place names. The most frequent are Bristol (7) and Wallace (1).
Every registration
All 8 structures in Bristol city, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol · 1287107 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Bristol · 1053535 | 93 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 3 | Wallace · 1004607 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 4 | Bristol · 1048115 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 5 | Bristol · 1048116 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 6 | Bristol · 1048117 | 63 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 7 | Bristol · 1241830 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 8 | Bristol · 1064470 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Bristol city, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 8 registered antenna structures in Bristol city, Virginia, 6 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 Bristol city?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Bristol city is registration 1287107, a lattice tower near Bristol at 98 m (320 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Bristol city?
AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, Crown Castle South LLC, Crown Castle Towers 06-2 LLC, HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Bristol city, with 1 each.
What kind of towers are in Bristol city?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (2 of 8 registrations), then 3-tower array (1).
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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 Bristol city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/bristol-city (data as of October 13, 2026).