Antenna structures in Northampton County, Virginia
At a glance
Northampton County, Virginia has 20 FCC-registered antenna structures, 12 of them marked constructed. That is the 76th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.47% of the state's 4,237. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1035317 near Cape Charles at 226 m (741 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Northampton County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 20 registrations, Northampton County ranks 76th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 102 m, about 54% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 226 m, is about 2.2 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Northampton County?
The most common filed structure type in Northampton County is tower (code TOWER), with 16 registrations (80%). It is followed by guyed tower (2) and lattice tower (1). In all, 4 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 12 constructed, 4 dismantled, 3 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Northampton County?
A & N Electric Cooperative, Crown Castle GT Company, LLC, CTI Towers Assets II, LLC, SBA Towers, LLC and Virginia Department of State Police hold the most registrations in Northampton County, 2 each of the 20. Other owners include DEPT OF THE NAVY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE THEATER SURFACE COMBATANTS C (1), HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC DBA = WHRO (1) and JACKMAN PROPERTIES LLC (1). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
- A & N Electric Cooperative · 2
- Crown Castle GT Company, LLC · 2
- CTI Towers Assets II, LLC · 2
- SBA Towers, LLC · 2
- Virginia Department of State Police · 2
- DEPT OF THE NAVY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE THEATER SURFACE COMBATANTS C · 1
- HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC DBA = WHRO · 1
- JACKMAN PROPERTIES LLC · 1
Which places in Northampton County have registered structures?
Registrations in Northampton County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Cape Charles (5), Eastville (5), Exmore (2), Birdsnest (2) and Townsend (1).
Every registration
All 20 structures in Northampton County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Charles · 1224793 | 227 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 2 | Cape Charles · 1035317 | 226 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Townsend · 1214082 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Cape Charles · 1025027 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 5 | Eastville · 1234399 | 128 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Exmore · 1223114 | 99 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 7 | Eastville · 1016473 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Eastville · 1254483 | 98 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Eastville · 1027473 | 94 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 10 | Oyster · 1024280 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Kiptopeke · 1016156 | 89 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 12 | Silver Beach · 1016164 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Birdsnest · 1205484 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Cheriton · 1059674 | 81 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Cape Charles · 1026411 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 16 | Exmore · 1036647 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Cape Charles · 1282217 | 60 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Birdsnest · 1016606 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Eastville · 1017856 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 20 | Nassawadox · 1212166 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Northampton County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 20 registered antenna structures in Northampton County, Virginia, 12 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 Northampton County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Northampton County is registration 1035317, a guyed tower near Cape Charles at 226 m (741 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Northampton County?
A & N Electric Cooperative, Crown Castle GT Company, LLC, CTI Towers Assets II, LLC, SBA Towers, LLC and Virginia Department of State Police are tied for the most registrations in Northampton County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Northampton County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (16 of 20 registrations), then guyed tower (2).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Northampton County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/northampton-county (data as of October 6, 2026).