Antenna structures in Newport News city, Virginia
At a glance
Newport News city, Virginia has 67 FCC-registered antenna structures, 44 of them marked constructed. That is the 13th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 1.6% of the state's 4,241. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1009608 near Newport News at 141 m (463 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Newport News city compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 67 registrations, Newport News city ranks 13th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 55 m, about 18% below the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 141 m, is about 2.6 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Newport News city?
The most common filed structure type in Newport News city is tower (code TOWER), with 21 registrations (31.3%). It is followed by pole (17) and monopole (13). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 44 constructed, 10 terminated, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 4 canceled and 4 dismantled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Newport News city?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Newport News city, with 6 of the 67. The next largest are Alltel Communications, LLC (4), Cellco Partnership (4) and Commonwealth of VA (4). 29 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Newport News city have registered structures?
Registrations in Newport News city list 4 different city or place names. The most frequent are Newport News (63), Fort Eustis (2), New Port News (1) and Hilton Village (1).
Every registration
All 67 structures in Newport News city, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport News · 1009608 | 141 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Newport News · 1019039 | 129 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Newport News · 1247939 | 122 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 4 | Newport News · 1035886 | 120 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Newport News · 1017921 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Newport News · 1015911 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Newport News · 1016188 | 91 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 8 | Newport News · 1027476 | 90 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Newport News · 1017608 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Newport News · 1017923 | 73 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Newport News · 1022827 | 67 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 12 | Newport News · 1047865 | 64 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Newport News · 1016158 | 63 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Newport News · 1017922 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Fort Eustis · 1327016 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Newport News · 1249472 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Newport News · 1307557 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Newport News · 1209606 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Newport News · 1210275 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Newport News · 1016918 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Newport News · 1016215 | 55 m | Building | Terminated |
| 22 | Newport News · 1021072 | 55 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 23 | Newport News · 1310004 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 24 | Newport News · 1017470 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Newport News · 1024606 | 50 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 26 | Newport News · 1021769 | 49 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 27 | Newport News · 1320186 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Newport News · 1017474 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 29 | Newport News · 1242834 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 30 | Newport News · 1021776 | 48 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 31 | Newport News · 1059011 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Newport News · 1003905 | 48 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 33 | Newport News · 1293563 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Newport News · 1002227 | 47 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 35 | Newport News · 1021768 | 47 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 36 | Newport News · 1028014 | 47 m | Mast | Dismantled |
| 37 | Newport News · 1302983 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Newport News · 1268668 | 47 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 39 | Newport News · 1225635 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 40 | Newport News · 1021775 | 46 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 41 | Newport News · 1057977 | 44 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 42 | New Port News · 1220697 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 43 | Newport News · 1244191 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 44 | Newport News · 1283491 | 43 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 45 | Newport News · 1201729 | 43 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 46 | Newport News · 1244190 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 47 | Hilton Village · 1016132 | 42 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 48 | Newport News · 1006908 | 42 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 49 | Newport News · 1282355 | 42 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 50 | Newport News · 1241257 | 42 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 51 | Newport News · 1260404 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 52 | Newport News · 1269216 | 41 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 53 | Fort Eustis · 1320607 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 54 | Newport News · 1054276 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 55 | Newport News · 1248697 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 56 | Newport News · 1004159 | 40 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 57 | Newport News · 1292122 | 39 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 58 | Newport News · 1250642 | 39 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 59 | Newport News · 1232640 | 38 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 60 | Newport News · 1237261 | 38 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 61 | Newport News · 1239326 | 38 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 62 | Newport News · 1015910 | 34 m | Building | Constructed |
| 63 | Newport News · 1015909 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 64 | Newport News · 1292123 | 32 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 65 | Newport News · 1207149 | 28 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 66 | Newport News · 1064882 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 67 | Newport News · 1317173 | 11 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Newport News city, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 67 registered antenna structures in Newport News city, Virginia, 44 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 Newport News city?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Newport News city is registration 1009608, a tower near Newport News at 141 m (463 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Newport News city?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Newport News city (6), followed by Alltel Communications, LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Newport News city?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (21 of 67 registrations), then pole (17).
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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 Newport News city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/newport-news-city (data as of October 20, 2026).