Antenna structures in Roanoke County, Virginia
At a glance
Roanoke County, Virginia has 40 FCC-registered antenna structures, 25 of them marked constructed. That is the 37th-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.94% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1017598 near Bent Mountain at 83 m (271 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Roanoke County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 40 registrations, Roanoke County ranks 37th of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 50 m, about 24% below the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 83 m, is about 65% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Roanoke County?
The most common filed structure type in Roanoke County is tower (code TOWER), with 17 registrations (42.5%). It is followed by monopole (8) and lattice tower (6). In all, 7 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 25 constructed, 5 canceled, 4 terminated, 3 dismantled and 3 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 County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Roanoke County, with 7 of the 40. The next largest are American Towers LLC (4), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (4) and County of Roanoke (3). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Roanoke County have registered structures?
Registrations in Roanoke County list 10 different city or place names. The most frequent are Roanoke (22), Salem (6), Bent Mountain (3), Catawba (2) and Hardy (2).
Every registration
All 40 structures in Roanoke County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catawba · 1002705 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 2 | Bent Mountain · 1017598 | 83 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 3 | Elliston · 1236278 | 76 m | Utility pole | Constructed |
| 4 | Roanoke · 1028319 | 75 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 5 | Roanoke · 1024381 | 74 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Roanoke · 1002024 | 71 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Roanoke · 1320939 | 70 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Bent Mountain · 1032663 | 64 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 9 | Salem · 1247785 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 10 | Boones Mills · 1036956 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Catawba · 1037983 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 12 | Hardy · 1244418 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Hardy · 1245015 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 14 | Roanoke · 1318037 | 61 m | Monopole | Terminated |
| 15 | Roanoke · 1325617 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Hollins · 1249207 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 17 | Roanoke · 1282135 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Roanoke · 1024382 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Bent Mountain · 1026412 | 52 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Roanoke · 1212659 | 51 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Salem · 1062537 | 51 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 22 | Vinton · 1209261 | 50 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Roanoke · 1298875 | 48 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Roanoke · 1297643 | 47 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Boones Mill · 1055103 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 26 | Salem · 1268393 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 27 | Roanoke · 1024378 | 45 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 28 | Salem · 1238538 | 43 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 29 | Roanoke · 1016379 | 42 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 30 | Roanoke · 1241397 | 39 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 31 | Roanoke · 1316651 | 38 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 32 | Salem · 1260450 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Roanoke · 1238921 | 34 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 34 | Roanoke · 1200371 | 31 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 35 | Roanoke · 1261233 | 31 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 36 | Salem · 1248516 | 27 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 37 | Roanoke · 1024379 | 18 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Roanoke · 1256975 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 39 | Roanoke · 1265929 | 9 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Roanoke · 1057528 | 9 m | Building | Terminated |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Roanoke County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 40 registered antenna structures in Roanoke County, 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 Roanoke County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Roanoke County is registration 1017598, a lattice tower near Bent Mountain at 83 m (271 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Roanoke County?
Cellco Partnership holds the most registrations in Roanoke County (7), followed by American Towers LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Roanoke County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (17 of 40 registrations), then monopole (8).
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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 Roanoke County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/roanoke-county (data as of October 13, 2026).