Antenna structures in Nelson County, Virginia
At a glance
Nelson County, Virginia has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 9 of them marked constructed. That is the 81st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.42% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1302213 near Nellysford at 41 m (133 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Nelson County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 18 registrations, Nelson County ranks 81st of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 37 m, about 45% below the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 41 m, is about 11% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Nelson County?
The most common filed structure type in Nelson County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (44.4%). It is followed by monopole (7) and utility pole (2).
By registration status: 9 constructed, 5 terminated, 2 canceled, 1 dismantled 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 Nelson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Nelson County, with 6 of the 18. The next largest are Alltel Communications of Virginia No. 1, LLC (5), Tower Assets Newco IX, LLC (2) and ALLTEL Communications of Virginia No. 1, Inc. (1). 8 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Nelson County have registered structures?
Registrations in Nelson County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Lovingston (5), Gladstone (3), Arrington (2), Roseland (2) and Faber (2).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Nelson County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schuyler · 1008942 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 2 | Lovingston · 1270425 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Lovington · 1017594 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 4 | Nellysford · 1302213 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 5 | Arrington · 1309569 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 6 | Gladstone · 1282446 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Roseland · 1301701 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 8 | Faber · 1302212 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 9 | Lovingston · 1245546 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 10 | Lovingston · 1245547 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 11 | Gladstone · 1281897 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Gladstone · 1283389 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Arrington · 1302138 | 34 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Roseland · 1055145 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 15 | Lovingston · 1329713 | 31 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Faber · 1254399 | 29 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 17 | Wintergreen · 1017563 | 24 m | Utility pole | Terminated |
| 18 | Lovingston · 1017564 | 23 m | Utility pole | Terminated |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Nelson County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Nelson County, Virginia, 9 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 Nelson County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Nelson County is registration 1302213, a monopole near Nellysford at 41 m (133 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Nelson County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Nelson County (6), followed by Alltel Communications of Virginia No. 1, LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Nelson County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 18 registrations), then monopole (7).
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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 Nelson County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/nelson-county (data as of October 13, 2026).