Antenna structures in Buchanan County, Virginia
At a glance
Buchanan County, Virginia has 23 FCC-registered antenna structures, 19 of them marked constructed. That is the 68th-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 1306821 near Raven at 107 m (350 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Buchanan County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 23 registrations, Buchanan County ranks 68th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 75 m, about 13% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 107 m, is about 43% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Buchanan County?
The most common filed structure type in Buchanan County is tower (code TOWER), with 10 registrations (43.5%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and monopole (4).
By registration status: 19 constructed and 4 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 Buchanan County?
Virginia Coalfield Coalition holds the most registrations in Buchanan County, with 9 of the 23. The next largest are Virginia Department of State Police (3), Appalachian Power Company (2) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (2). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Buchanan County have registered structures?
Registrations in Buchanan County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Grundy (7), Oakwood (5), Raven (3), Vansant (3) and Keen Mountain (1).
Every registration
All 23 structures in Buchanan County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grundy · 1324987 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Raven · 1306821 | 107 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Keen Mountain · 1257041 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Oakwood · 1297252 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Grundy · 1208233 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Raven · 1332206 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Marvin · 1268963 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 8 | Maxie · 1032196 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Grundy · 1010145 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Oakwood · 1332205 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Grundy · 1269110 | 73 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 12 | Grundy · 1048676 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Grundy · 1017680 | 63 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Jewel Ridge · 1032198 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 15 | Vansant · 1294561 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Honaker · 1268465 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Vansant · 1287686 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Oakwood · 1332203 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Oakwood · 1332204 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Oakwood · 1268851 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 21 | Raven · 1332207 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Vansant · 1287447 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Grundy · 1048677 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Buchanan County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 23 registered antenna structures in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Buchanan County is registration 1306821, a lattice tower near Raven at 107 m (350 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Buchanan County?
Virginia Coalfield Coalition holds the most registrations in Buchanan County (9), followed by Virginia Department of State Police (3).
What kind of towers are in Buchanan County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (10 of 23 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Buchanan County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/buchanan-county (data as of October 13, 2026).