Antenna structures in Roanoke city, Virginia
At a glance
Roanoke city, Virginia has 24 FCC-registered antenna structures, 20 of them marked constructed. That is the 66th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.57% of the state's 4,241. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1028277 near Roanoke at 117 m (385 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Roanoke city compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 24 registrations, Roanoke city ranks 66th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 62 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 117 m, is about 89% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Roanoke city?
The most common filed structure type in Roanoke city is monopole (code MTOWER), with 7 registrations (29.2%). It is followed by lattice tower (6) and tower (4). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 20 constructed, 1 terminated, 1 canceled, 1 dismantled 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 Roanoke city?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Roanoke city, with 6 of the 24. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), MEL WHEELER, INC. (2) and Milestone Towers (2). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Roanoke city have registered structures?
Registrations in Roanoke city list 2 different city or place names. The most frequent are Roanoke (23) and Vinton (1).
Every registration
All 24 structures in Roanoke city, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roanoke · 1028277 | 117 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 2 | Roanoke · 1035294 | 117 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Roanoke · 1018043 | 95 m | Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 2) | Constructed |
| 4 | Roanoke · 1018042 | 94 m | Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 2) | Constructed |
| 5 | Vinton · 1016377 | 91 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Roanoke · 1224991 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 7 | Roanoke · 1225070 | 76 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Roanoke · 1249287 | 72 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 9 | Roanoke · 1049890 | 70 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 10 | Roanoke · 1061849 | 63 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Roanoke · 1239944 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 12 | Roanoke · 1274837 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 13 | Roanoke · 1291264 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Roanoke · 1315794 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Roanoke · 1297583 | 51 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Roanoke · 1023617 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Roanoke · 1220650 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 18 | Roanoke · 1209260 | 41 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Roanoke · 1287084 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Roanoke · 1235935 | 35 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 21 | Roanoke · 1252358 | 33 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Roanoke · 1235949 | 31 m | Building with antenna | Dismantled |
| 23 | Roanoke · 1307975 | 29 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Roanoke · 1307976 | 29 m | Monopole | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Roanoke city, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 24 registered antenna structures in Roanoke city, 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 Roanoke city?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Roanoke city is registration 1028277, a guyed tower near Roanoke at 117 m (385 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Roanoke city?
ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. holds the most registrations in Roanoke city (6), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Roanoke city?
Monopole is the most common filed type (7 of 24 registrations), then lattice tower (6).
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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 Roanoke city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/roanoke-city (data as of October 20, 2026).