Antenna structures in Wise County, Virginia
At a glance
Wise County, Virginia has 25 FCC-registered antenna structures, 18 of them marked constructed. That is the 62nd-largest count among the 132 Virginia counties with registrations, and 0.59% of the state's 4,237. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1237127 near Maple Gap at 134 m (439 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Wise County compare with the rest of Virginia?
With 25 registrations, Wise County ranks 62nd of 132 counties in Virginia; Fairfax County leads the state with 185. The average registered overall height here is 70 m, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 66 m. The tallest standing structure, at 134 m, is about twice the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Wise County?
The most common filed structure type in Wise County is tower (code TOWER), with 13 registrations (52%). It is followed by lattice tower (8) and monopole (2). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 18 constructed, 3 terminated, 3 granted (not yet constructed) and 1 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 Wise County?
Virginia Coalfield Coalition holds the most registrations in Wise County, with 3 of the 25. The next largest are American Towers LLC (2), New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (2) and Virginia Department of State Police (2). 15 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Wise County have registered structures?
Registrations in Wise County list 9 different city or place names. The most frequent are Norton (7), Wise (5), Coeburn (4), Big Stone Gap (3) and Pound (2).
Every registration
All 25 structures in Wise County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Gap · 1237127 | 134 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | Wise · 1016879 | 112 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 3 | Coeburn · 1310669 | 98 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Pound · 1287249 | 94 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 5 | Wise · 1290590 | 88 m | Lattice tower | Canceled |
| 6 | Norton · 1268850 | 82 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 7 | Norton · 1024403 | 78 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Coeburn · 1240634 | 78 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Near Jenkins · 1059275 | 76 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 10 | Coeburn · 1016166 | 67 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Norton · 1017850 | 66 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | Pound · 1263125 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 13 | Big Stone Gap · 1256904 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 14 | Wise · 1243957 | 61 m | Mast | Terminated |
| 15 | Big Stone Gap · 1254048 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Coeburn · 1289017 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | St. Paul · 1289024 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Norton · 1315727 | 61 m | Monopole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 19 | Norton · 1026414 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 20 | Wise · 1018633 | 59 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Big Stone Gap · 1027929 | 59 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 22 | Wise · 1301850 | 52 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 23 | Norton · 1017591 | 49 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 24 | Norton · 1204728 | 47 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Tacoma · 1024115 | 33 m | Tank | Constructed |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Wise County, VA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 25 registered antenna structures in Wise County, Virginia, 18 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 Wise County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Wise County is registration 1237127, a tower near Maple Gap at 134 m (439 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Wise County?
Virginia Coalfield Coalition holds the most registrations in Wise County (3), followed by American Towers LLC (2).
What kind of towers are in Wise County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (13 of 25 registrations), then lattice tower (8).
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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 Wise County, Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/virginia/county/wise-county (data as of October 6, 2026).