Antenna structures in Richmond city, Virginia
At a glance
Richmond city, Virginia has 43 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 29th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 1% of the state's 4,241. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017215 near Richmond at 259 m (851 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Richmond city compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 43 registrations, Richmond city ranks 29th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 77 m, about 16% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 259 m, is about 3.4 times the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Richmond city?
The most common filed structure type in Richmond city is tower (code TOWER), with 15 registrations (34.9%). It is followed by lattice tower (9) and pole (7). In all, 8 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 10 terminated, 4 canceled, 2 granted (not yet constructed) and 2 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 Richmond city?
Crown Castle GT Company, LLC and RICHMOND, CITY OF hold the most registrations in Richmond city, 6 each of the 43. Other owners include Cellco Partnership (3), Parallel Infrastructure III, LLC (3) and RCTC Wholesale Corporation d/b/a Alltel (3). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Richmond city have registered structures?
Registrations in Richmond city list 1 different city or place names. All of them are filed under Richmond.
Every registration
All 43 structures in Richmond city, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond · 1017215 | 259 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Richmond · 1015246 | 241 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Richmond · 1025772 | 152 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 4 | Richmond · 1040159 | 148 m | Building with tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Richmond · 1040160 | 127 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Richmond · 1035342 | 113 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 7 | Richmond · 1015404 | 112 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Richmond · 1210651 | 112 m | Building | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 9 | Richmond · 1302375 | 109 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Richmond · 1016979 | 104 m | Building | Dismantled |
| 11 | Richmond · 1302374 | 102 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Richmond · 1026432 | 96 m | Building with antenna | Dismantled |
| 13 | Richmond · 1302376 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Richmond · 1016284 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Richmond · 1311021 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 16 | Richmond · 1017153 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Richmond · 1301493 | 71 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 18 | Richmond · 1017158 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 19 | Richmond · 1298215 | 64 m | Building with antenna | Constructed |
| 20 | Richmond · 1234152 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 21 | Richmond · 1056311 | 61 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 22 | Richmond · 1310170 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Richmond · 1061932 | 56 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Richmond · 1037879 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 25 | Richmond · 1061848 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 26 | Richmond · 1061474 | 48 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 27 | Richmond · 1269967 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 28 | Richmond · 1061846 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 29 | Richmond · 1304718 | 47 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Richmond · 1305714 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 31 | Richmond · 1245704 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 32 | Richmond · 1016963 | 44 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 33 | Richmond · 1016173 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 34 | Richmond · 1016383 | 42 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 35 | Richmond · 1016175 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 36 | Richmond · 1056029 | 41 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 37 | Richmond · 1252357 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 38 | Richmond · 1016177 | 39 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 39 | Richmond · 1245693 | 38 m | Pole | Terminated |
| 40 | Richmond · 1308446 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 41 | Richmond · 1013498 | 35 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 42 | Richmond · 1054079 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 43 | Richmond · 1252356 | 28 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Richmond city, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 43 registered antenna structures in Richmond city, Virginia, 25 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 Richmond city?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Richmond city is registration 1017215, a lattice tower near Richmond at 259 m (851 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Richmond city?
Crown Castle GT Company, LLC and RICHMOND, CITY OF are tied for the most registrations in Richmond city, with 6 each.
What kind of towers are in Richmond city?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (15 of 43 registrations), then lattice tower (9).
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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 Richmond city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/richmond-city (data as of October 20, 2026).