Antenna structures in Portsmouth city, Virginia
At a glance
Portsmouth city, Virginia has 41 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them marked constructed. That is the 36th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.97% of the state's 4,241. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1016562 near Portsmouth at 152 m (499 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Portsmouth city compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 41 registrations, Portsmouth city ranks 36th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 64 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 152 m, is about 2.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Portsmouth city?
The most common filed structure type in Portsmouth city is monopole (code MTOWER), with 11 registrations (26.8%). It is followed by tower (8) and pole (6). In all, 9 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 29 constructed, 6 terminated, 2 canceled, 2 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 Portsmouth city?
American Towers LLC and CITY OF PORTSMOUTH hold the most registrations in Portsmouth city, 4 each of the 41. Other owners include Willis Broadcasting (3), Alltel Communications, LLC (2) and CitySwitch II, LLC (2). 25 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Portsmouth city have registered structures?
Registrations in Portsmouth city list 2 different city or place names. The most frequent are Portsmouth (40) and Norfolk (1).
Every registration
All 41 structures in Portsmouth city, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portsmouth · 1016562 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Portsmouth · 1047304 | 152 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Portsmouth · 1307862 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Portsmouth · 1308227 | 99 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Portsmouth · 1047860 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Portsmouth · 1018105 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Portsmouth · 1018964 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 8 | Portsmouth · 1064264 | 91 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 9 | Portsmouth · 1018291 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Portsmouth · 1002647 | 85 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Portsmouth · 1011949 | 79 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 12 | Portsmouth · 1017531 | 79 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 13 | Portsmouth · 1244353 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 3) | Constructed |
| 14 | Portsmouth · 1244354 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 3 of 3) | Constructed |
| 15 | Portsmouth · 1244356 | 62 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 3) | Constructed |
| 16 | Portsmouth · 1027485 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Portsmouth · 1330967 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Portsmouth · 1043948 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 19 | Portsmouth · 1322133 | 53 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 20 | Portsmouth · 1307987 | 53 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Portsmouth · 1017592 | 52 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 22 | Norfolk · 1025005 | 51 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 23 | Portsmouth · 1269968 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Portsmouth · 1304835 | 49 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Portsmouth · 1015000 | 48 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Portsmouth · 1016084 | 48 m | Pole | Dismantled |
| 27 | Portsmouth · 1016697 | 48 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 28 | Portsmouth · 1025512 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Portsmouth · 1250686 | 47 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 30 | Portsmouth · 1271471 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Portsmouth · 1306090 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 32 | Portsmouth · 1325710 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 33 | Portsmouth · 1009618 | 47 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 34 | Portsmouth · 1016085 | 47 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 35 | Portsmouth · 1043944 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 36 | Portsmouth · 1009248 | 44 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Portsmouth · 1287340 | 43 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 38 | Portsmouth · 1028153 | 40 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 39 | Portsmouth · 1008183 | 40 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 40 | Portsmouth · 1327584 | 38 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Portsmouth · 1064906 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Portsmouth city, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 41 registered antenna structures in Portsmouth city, Virginia, 29 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 Portsmouth city?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Portsmouth city is registration 1016562, a guyed tower near Portsmouth at 152 m (499 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Portsmouth city?
American Towers LLC and CITY OF PORTSMOUTH are tied for the most registrations in Portsmouth city, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Portsmouth city?
Monopole is the most common filed type (11 of 41 registrations), then tower (8).
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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 Portsmouth city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/portsmouth-city (data as of October 20, 2026).