Antenna structures in Smyth County, Virginia
At a glance
Smyth County, Virginia has 18 FCC-registered antenna structures, 16 of them marked constructed. That is the 82nd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.42% of the state's 4,239. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1247165 near Sugar Grove at 107 m (350 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Smyth County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 18 registrations, Smyth County ranks 82nd of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 72 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 107 m, is about 48% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Smyth County?
The most common filed structure type in Smyth County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (50%). It is followed by lattice tower (7).
By registration status: 16 constructed, 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 Smyth County?
Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc. and SBA Towers, LLC hold the most registrations in Smyth County, 4 each of the 18. Other owners include American Towers LLC (2), Crown Communication LLC (2) and Alltel Corporation (1). 10 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Smyth County have registered structures?
Registrations in Smyth County list 5 different city or place names. The most frequent are Marion (10), Atkins (4), Saltville (2), Sugar Grove (1) and Chilhowie (1).
Every registration
All 18 structures in Smyth County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sugar Grove · 1247165 | 107 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Marion · 1216854 | 93 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Marion · 1063580 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Marion · 1203008 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Chilhowie · 1063710 | 87 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Atkins · 1062433 | 86 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Saltville · 1243622 | 82 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 8 | Atkins · 1207531 | 78 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 9 | Marion · 1024380 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Marion · 1043029 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Marion · 1062630 | 72 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 12 | Marion · 1043028 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Marion · 1222002 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Marion · 1045202 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Atkins · 1220050 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Atkins · 1205404 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Saltville · 1329999 | 46 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 18 | Marion · 1226079 | 41 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Smyth County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 18 registered antenna structures in Smyth County, Virginia, 16 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 Smyth County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Smyth County is registration 1247165, a tower near Sugar Grove at 107 m (350 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Smyth County?
Bristol Broadcasting Company, Inc. and SBA Towers, LLC are tied for the most registrations in Smyth County, with 4 each.
What kind of towers are in Smyth County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 18 registrations), then lattice tower (7).
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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 Smyth County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/smyth-county (data as of October 13, 2026).