Antenna structures in Washington County, Virginia
At a glance
Washington County, Virginia has 46 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them marked constructed. That is the 23rd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 1.1% of the state's 4,237. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1018939 near Abingdon at 109 m (357 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Washington County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 46 registrations, Washington County ranks 23rd 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 109 m, is about 77% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Washington County?
The most common filed structure type in Washington County is tower (code TOWER), with 22 registrations (47.8%). It is followed by lattice tower (10) and monopole (7). In all, 6 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 38 constructed, 3 canceled, 2 dismantled, 2 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 Washington County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Washington County, with 6 of the 46. The next largest are American Towers LLC (5), Crown Communication LLC (5) and SBA Towers, LLC (4). 18 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Washington County have registered structures?
Registrations in Washington County list 11 different city or place names. The most frequent are Abingdon (23), Bristol (7), Meadowview (4), Damascus (3) and Glade Spring (2).
Every registration
All 46 structures in Washington County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abingdon · 1018939 | 109 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 2 | Damascus · 1227656 | 103 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 3 | Meadowview · 1209027 | 95 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 4 | Glade Spring · 1063711 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Meadowview · 1063712 | 88 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 6 | Bristol · 1018316 | 87 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Bristol · 1204231 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 8 | Glade Springs · 1204354 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 9 | Meadowview · 1204355 | 84 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Bristol · 1222892 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Glade · 1209028 | 79 m | Unspecified structure | Dismantled |
| 12 | Abingdon · 1221368 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Damascus · 1222929 | 79 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Abingdon · 1240636 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 15 | Bristol · 1240638 | 77 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Meadowview · 1238834 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Abingdon · 1037101 | 75 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Abingdon · 1016650 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Bristol · 1058022 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Abingdon · 1306910 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Damascus · 1313600 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 22 | Abingdon · 1323852 | 61 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Abingdon · 1240346 | 61 m | Mast | Constructed |
| 24 | Abingdon · 1246606 | 61 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 25 | Abingdon · 1030690 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 26 | Gladespring · 1017519 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 27 | Abingdon · 1058840 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 28 | Abingdon · 1204379 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 29 | Abington · 1330664 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 30 | Bristol · 1038404 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 31 | Holston · 1273189 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 32 | Hidden Valley · 1017552 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 33 | Abingdon · 1305188 | 49 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 34 | Glade Spring · 1289524 | 47 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 35 | Abingdon · 1205840 | 46 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 36 | Abingdon · 1315718 | 43 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 37 | Abingdon · 1284002 | 38 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 38 | Bristol · 1298280 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 39 | Abingdon · 1212309 | 37 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 40 | Abington · 1332298 | 37 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 41 | Abingdon · 1226289 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 42 | Abingdon · 1305123 | 34 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 43 | Abingdon · 1301358 | 30 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 44 | Abingdon · 1237862 | 24 m | Pole | Constructed |
| 45 | Abingdon · 1298458 | 19 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 46 | Abingdon · 1238458 | 17 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Washington County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 46 registered antenna structures in Washington County, Virginia, 38 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 Washington County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Washington County is registration 1018939, a structure near Abingdon at 109 m (357 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Washington County?
Alltel Corporation holds the most registrations in Washington County (6), followed by American Towers LLC (5).
What kind of towers are in Washington County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (22 of 46 registrations), then lattice tower (10).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Washington County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/washington-county (data as of October 6, 2026).