Antenna structures in Richmond County, Virginia
At a glance
Richmond County, Virginia has 17 FCC-registered antenna structures, 10 of them marked constructed. That is the 85th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.40% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1012164 near Warsaw at 129 m (422 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Richmond County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 17 registrations, Richmond County ranks 85th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 89 m, about 35% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 129 m, is about 44% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Richmond County?
The most common filed structure type in Richmond County is tower (code TOWER), with 8 registrations (47.1%). It is followed by lattice tower (5) and guyed tower (3).
By registration status: 10 constructed, 4 canceled, 1 dismantled, 1 terminated and 1 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 Richmond County?
Crown Atlantic Company, LLC, NATIONAL COMMUNICATION TOWERS, LLC, Northern Neck Electric Cooperative, Inc., Real Media Inc and Virginia Department of State Police hold the most registrations in Richmond County, 2 each of the 17. Other owners include Cellco Partnership (1), Network Towers, LLC (1) and SBA Properties, LLC (1). 11 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Richmond County have registered structures?
Registrations in Richmond County list 7 different city or place names. The most frequent are Warsaw (11), Wellford (1), Tappahannock (1), Haynesville (1) and Farnham (1).
Every registration
All 17 structures in Richmond County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warsaw · 1012164 | 129 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Wellford · 1017003 | 119 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Tappahannock · 1017002 | 105 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Warsaw · 1243404 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Warsaw · 1247713 | 98 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Warsaw · 1017862 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 7 | Haynesville · 1016474 | 96 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Warsaw · 1017530 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Farnham · 1024816 | 93 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Warsaw · 1016852 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Downings · 1217483 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Warsaw · 1237646 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 13 | Oak Row · 1331732 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Warsaw · 1332904 | 77 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 15 | Warsaw · 1259399 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Warsaw · 1244392 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 17 | Warsaw · 1257464 | 61 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Richmond County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 17 registered antenna structures in Richmond County, Virginia, 10 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 County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Richmond County is registration 1012164, a guyed tower near Warsaw at 129 m (422 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Richmond County?
Crown Atlantic Company, LLC, NATIONAL COMMUNICATION TOWERS, LLC, Northern Neck Electric Cooperative, Inc., Real Media Inc and Virginia Department of State Police are tied for the most registrations in Richmond County, with 2 each.
What kind of towers are in Richmond County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (8 of 17 registrations), then lattice tower (5).
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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 Richmond County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/richmond-county (data as of October 13, 2026).