Antenna structures in Salem city, Virginia
At a glance
Salem city, Virginia has 16 FCC-registered antenna structures, 7 of them marked constructed. That is the 91st-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.38% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1061656 near Salem at 62 m (204 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Salem city compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 16 registrations, Salem city ranks 91st of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 85 m, about 28% above the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 62 m, is about 27% below the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Salem city?
The most common filed structure type in Salem city is lattice tower (code LTOWER), with 5 registrations (31.3%). It is followed by tower (2) and guyed tower (2). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 7 constructed, 5 dismantled and 4 canceled. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Salem city?
MEL WHEELER, INC. holds the most registrations in Salem city, with 8 of the 16. The next largest are American Towers LLC (2), ARRAY DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (1) and Crown Castle GT Company, LLC (1). 7 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Salem city have registered structures?
Registrations in Salem city list 1 different city or place names. All of them are filed under Salem.
Every registration
All 16 structures in Salem city, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem · 1035289 | 119 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 2 | Salem · 1035288 | 119 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 3 | Salem · 1035287 | 118 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 4 | Salem · 1035290 | 118 m | Lattice tower | Dismantled |
| 5 | Salem · 1275161 | 118 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 6 | Salem · 1275162 | 118 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 7 | Salem · 1035291 | 108 m | Guyed tower | Dismantled |
| 8 | Salem · 1258721 | 94 m | Unspecified structure | Canceled |
| 9 | Salem · 1061656 | 62 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | Salem · 1249102 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 11 | Salem · 1277506 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 12 | Salem · 1230401 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 13 | Salem · 1001960 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 14 | Salem · 1229592 | 59 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 15 | Salem · 1249992 | 58 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 16 | Salem · 1234364 | 22 m | Building | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Salem city, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 16 registered antenna structures in Salem city, Virginia, 7 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 Salem city?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Salem city is registration 1061656, a lattice tower near Salem at 62 m (204 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Salem city?
MEL WHEELER, INC. holds the most registrations in Salem city (8), followed by American Towers LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Salem city?
Lattice tower is the most common filed type (5 of 16 registrations), then tower (2).
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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 Salem city, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/salem-city (data as of October 13, 2026).