Antenna structures in Powhatan County, Virginia
At a glance
Powhatan County, Virginia has 28 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 54th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.66% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1312709 near Powhatan at 123 m (405 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Powhatan County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 28 registrations, Powhatan County ranks 54th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 84 m, about 27% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 123 m, is about 47% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Powhatan County?
The most common filed structure type in Powhatan County is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 13 registrations (46.4%). It is followed by tower (7) and monopole (3). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 3 granted (not yet constructed), 2 canceled, 2 terminated and 1 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 Powhatan County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Powhatan County, with 4 of the 28. The next largest are Powhatan, County of (3), MainQuad, Inc. (2) and SBA Towers III LLC (2). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Powhatan County have registered structures?
Registrations in Powhatan County list 8 different city or place names. The most frequent are Powhatan (19), Pilkinton (2), Midlothian (2), Clayville (1) and Ballsville (1).
Every registration
All 28 structures in Powhatan County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilkinton · 1246367 | 150 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Pilkinton · 1230379 | 125 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Powhatan · 1312709 | 123 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Powhatan · 1314059 | 123 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Clayville · 1044373 | 120 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Powhatan · 1018680 | 100 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 7 | Powhatan · 1203564 | 95 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Ballsville · 1018677 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 9 | Powhatan · 1023702 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Pawhatan · 1029470 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 11 | Powhatan · 1017863 | 87 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Powhatan · 1062632 | 85 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 13 | Powhatan · 1202358 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Powhatan · 1055659 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Powhatan · 1290375 | 81 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Midlothian · 1059214 | 80 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Midlothian · 1327697 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 18 | Powhatan · 1011481 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Smith'S Crossroads · 1244053 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Powhatan · 1015409 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Powhatan · 1260524 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Powhatan · 1279704 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Powhatan · 1244389 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Powhatan · 1332171 | 61 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 25 | Powhatan · 1219453 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 26 | Powhaten · 1228951 | 61 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 27 | Powhatan · 1304196 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 28 | Powhatan · 1281737 | 44 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Powhatan County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 28 registered antenna structures in Powhatan County, Virginia, 20 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 Powhatan County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Powhatan County is registration 1312709, a lattice tower near Powhatan at 123 m (405 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Powhatan County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Powhatan County (4), followed by Powhatan, County of (3).
What kind of towers are in Powhatan County?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (13 of 28 registrations), then tower (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 Powhatan County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/powhatan-county (data as of October 13, 2026).