Antenna structures in Madison County, Virginia
At a glance
Madison County, Virginia has 4 FCC-registered antenna structures, 3 of them marked constructed. That is the 119th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.09% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1210718 near Rapidan at 61 m (199 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Madison County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 4 registrations, Madison County ranks 119th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 60 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 61 m, is roughly in line with the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Madison County?
The most common filed structure type in Madison County is tower (code TOWER), with 2 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (1) and monopole (1).
By registration status: 3 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 Madison County?
Alltel Corporation, City of Borger, Texas and Pinnacle Towers Acquisition LLC hold the most registrations in Madison County, 1 each of the 4. 3 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Madison County have registered structures?
Registrations in Madison County list 3 different city or place names. The most frequent are Madison (2), Rapidan (1) and Etlan (1).
Every registration
All 4 structures in Madison County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapidan · 1210718 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Madison · 1323211 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Madison · 1017620 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Etlan · 1329117 | 59 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Madison County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 4 registered antenna structures in Madison County, Virginia, 3 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 Madison County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Madison County is registration 1210718, a tower near Rapidan at 61 m (199 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Madison County?
Alltel Corporation, City of Borger, Texas and Pinnacle Towers Acquisition LLC are tied for the most registrations in Madison County, with 1 each.
What kind of towers are in Madison County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (2 of 4 registrations), then lattice tower (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 Madison County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/madison-county (data as of October 13, 2026).