Antenna structures in Franklin city, Virginia
At a glance
Franklin city, Virginia has 8 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them marked constructed. That is the 112th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.19% of the state's 4,241. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1059229 near Franklin at 78 m (257 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Franklin city compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 8 registrations, Franklin city ranks 112th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 51 m, about 23% below the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 78 m, is about 53% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Franklin city?
The most common filed structure type in Franklin city is tower (code TOWER), with 4 registrations (50%). It is followed by guyed tower (1) and pole (1). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 7 constructed 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 Franklin city?
City of Franklin holds the most registrations in Franklin city, with 2 of the 8. The next largest are Alltel Corporation (1), American Towers LLC (1) and CSX Transportation (1). 5 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Franklin city have registered structures?
Registrations in Franklin city list 1 different city or place names. All of them are filed under Franklin.
Every registration
All 8 structures in Franklin city, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin · 1059229 | 78 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Franklin · 1017754 | 62 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Franklin · 1027470 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Franklin · 1308107 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 5 | Franklin · 1017505 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Franklin · 1228756 | 43 m | Building | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Franklin · 1230812 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Franklin · 1207185 | 17 m | Pole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Franklin city, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 8 registered antenna structures in Franklin city, Virginia, 7 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 Franklin city?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Franklin city is registration 1059229, a guyed tower near Franklin at 78 m (257 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Franklin city?
City of Franklin holds the most registrations in Franklin city (2), followed by Alltel Corporation (1).
What kind of towers are in Franklin city?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (4 of 8 registrations), then guyed tower (1).
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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 Franklin city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/franklin-city (data as of October 20, 2026).