Antenna structures in Hanover County, Virginia
At a glance
Hanover County, Virginia has 91 FCC-registered antenna structures, 67 of them marked constructed. That is the 9th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 2.1% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1034403 near Hylas at 141 m (464 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Hanover County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 91 registrations, Hanover County ranks 9th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 68 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 141 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Hanover County?
The most common filed structure type in Hanover County is tower (code TOWER), with 49 registrations (53.8%). It is followed by monopole (18) and lattice tower (9). In all, 9 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 67 constructed, 11 canceled, 7 terminated, 4 dismantled and 2 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 Hanover County?
Hanover County holds the most registrations in Hanover County, with 16 of the 91. The next largest are American Towers LLC (10), STC Two LLC (8) and Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (6). 32 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Hanover County have registered structures?
Registrations in Hanover County list 18 different city or place names. The most frequent are Mechanicsville (28), Ashland (28), Hanover (5), Glen Allen (5) and Richmond (4).
Every registration
All 91 structures in Hanover County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond · 1026426 | 142 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 2 | Hylas · 1034403 | 141 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Hanover · 1266597 | 138 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Mechanicsville · 1260641 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 5 | Hanover · 1265978 | 137 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 6 | Mechanicsville · 1261518 | 129 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Doswell · 1261515 | 129 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Ashland · 1261517 | 129 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Mechanicsville · 1263058 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 10 | Mechanicsville · 1265976 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Mechanicsville · 1266595 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Rockville · 1016170 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Mechanicsville · 1264682 | 124 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Mechanicsville · 1020743 | 119 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 15 | Beaverdam · 1261670 | 114 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Mechanicsville · 1258958 | 110 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Mechanicsville · 1035323 | 109 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 18 | Rockville · 1261672 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Doswell · 1241427 | 102 m | Building | Constructed |
| 20 | Montpelier · 1050845 | 99 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Glen Allen · 1263392 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Ashland · 1048869 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 23 | Mechanicsville · 1048870 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Ashland · 1261671 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Ashland · 1016131 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 26 | Ashland · 1059230 | 85 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 27 | Beaverdamn · 1038847 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Montpelier · 1017971 | 74 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Mechanicsville · 1020757 | 74 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 30 | Mechanicsville · 1290594 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Ashland · 1017164 | 65 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Hanover · 1057591 | 64 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 33 | Ashland · 1016968 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 34 | Montpelier · 1268272 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Mechanicsville · 1001757 | 61 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 36 | Ashland · 1054077 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Mechanicsville · 1218701 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Glen Allen · 1256299 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Glen Allen · 1258596 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 40 | Beaverdam · 1267824 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 41 | Montpelier · 1297767 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 42 | Mechanicsville · 1057622 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 43 | Taylorsville · 1057112 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 44 | Mechanicsville · 1058599 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 45 | Centerville · 1058612 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 46 | Glenn Allen · 1234164 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 47 | Ashland · 1047493 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 48 | Richmond · 1244420 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 49 | Doswell · 1024616 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 50 | Ashland · 1053928 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 51 | Poindexters · 1061837 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 52 | Richmond · 1203045 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 53 | Doswell · 1312738 | 56 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | Ashland · 1234248 | 54 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Ashland · 1238540 | 52 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 56 | Mechanicsville · 1322238 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 57 | Manassas · 1028601 | 50 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 58 | Ashland · 1042502 | 50 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 59 | Ashland · 1261622 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 60 | Mechanicsville · 1309279 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 61 | Mechanicsville · 1061471 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 62 | Ashland · 1234299 | 47 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 63 | Ashland · 1212651 | 45 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 64 | Mechanicsville · 1269881 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 65 | Ashland · 1234539 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 66 | Hanover · 1272297 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 67 | Mechnicsville · 1062767 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 68 | Mechanicsville · 1016179 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 69 | Newman · 1016290 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 70 | Ashland · 1255109 | 42 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 71 | Mechanicsville · 1274809 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 72 | Mechanicsville · 1264450 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 73 | Ashland · 1277269 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 74 | Mechanicsville · 1315549 | 38 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 75 | Mechanicsville · 1269120 | 33 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 76 | Glen Allen · 1039342 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 77 | Ashland · 1273595 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 78 | Ashland · 1001758 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 79 | Mechanicsville · 1269882 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 80 | Ashland · 1322306 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 81 | Ashland · 1061836 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 82 | Ashland · 1047492 | 30 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 83 | Mechanicsville · 1315433 | 30 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 84 | Glen Allen · 1054849 | 29 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 85 | Mechanicsville · 1316482 | 28 m | Oil rig | Constructed |
| 86 | Richmond · 1230006 | 28 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 87 | Ashland · 1247114 | 26 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 88 | Ashland · 1320002 | 25 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 89 | Ashland · 1321728 | 25 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 90 | Ashland · 1210453 | 24 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 91 | Hanover · 1289463 | 20 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Hanover County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 91 registered antenna structures in Hanover County, Virginia, 67 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 Hanover County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Hanover County is registration 1034403, a tower near Hylas at 141 m (464 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Hanover County?
Hanover County holds the most registrations in Hanover County (16), followed by American Towers LLC (10).
What kind of towers are in Hanover County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (49 of 91 registrations), then monopole (18).
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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 Hanover County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/hanover-county (data as of October 13, 2026).