Antenna structures in West Virginia
At a glance
West Virginia has 1,958 antenna structures in the FCC Antenna Structure Registration database, 1,492 of them marked constructed. That is the 32nd-largest total among the 50 states and DC, 0.99% of the 197,703 registrations nationwide. The tallest constructed structure is registration 1033917 near Scott Depot at 473 m (1,551 ft).
1,958 FCC-registered towers, masts and monopoles in West Virginia — every one with its own page: heights, coordinates, owner, FAA study and lighting requirements.
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
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Tallest structures in West Virginia
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Depot · 1033917 | 473 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 2 | St. Albans · 1241143 | 457 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 3 | Huntington · 1234025 | 354 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | Huntington · 1041009 | 339 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 5 | Milton · 1045615 | 320 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 6 | Ona · 1035121 | 314 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Saint Albans · 1035141 | 304 m | Tower (type not specified) | Dismantled |
| 8 | Poca · 1050615 | 300 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 9 | Huntington · 1041010 | 259 m | Structure type 2TOWER | Constructed |
| 10 | Oak Hill · 1053536 | 202 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 11 | Clarksburg · 1034466 | 193 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 12 | Clarksburg · 1033593 | 181 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 13 | Shinnston · 1048639 | 167 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 14 | Shinnston · 1046146 | 167 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 15 | Weston · 1049793 | 155 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 16 | Leon · 1041364 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 17 | Huntington · 1052324 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 18 | Ripley · 1038502 | 152 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 19 | Princeton · 1282652 | 151 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 20 | Grafton · 1267118 | 151 m | Tower (type not specified) | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 21 | Welch · 1282651 | 151 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 22 | Mount Storm · 1286712 | 151 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Morgantown · 1035128 | 148 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 24 | Philippi · 1265013 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 25 | Malden · 1254839 | 146 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
Ownership
Top owners in West Virginia
Taxonomy
Structure types & status
| Type | Structures |
|---|---|
| Tower (type not specified) TOWER | 856 |
| Lattice tower LTOWER | 643 |
| Guyed tower GTOWER | 122 |
| Monopole MTOWER | 92 |
| Pole POLE | 56 |
| Mast MAST | 25 |
| Antenna tower array (tower 1 of 4) 4TA1 | 5 |
| Antenna tower array (tower 2 of 4) 4TA2 | 5 |
How does West Virginia compare with other states?
West Virginia ranks 32nd of 51 by registered structures, behind Alaska (1,987) and ahead of Maryland (1,911). The average registered overall height in West Virginia is 77 m, about 11% above the national average of 69 m. Its tallest standing registration reaches 473 m, against 628 m for the tallest in the country.
Registrations are spread across 55 counties. Kanawha County (178), Harrison County (105) and Monongalia County (85) have the most. Together the top three hold 18.8% of the state's total.
What kinds of structures are registered in West Virginia?
The most common filed structure type in West Virginia is tower (code TOWER), with 856 registrations or 43.7% of the state's total. Next come lattice tower (643), guyed tower (122) and monopole (92).
By registration status, 1,492 constructed, 190 canceled, 138 granted (not yet constructed), 94 dismantled and 44 terminated. Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed.
Who owns the most towers in West Virginia?
Crown Communication LLC holds the most registrations in West Virginia, with 202 (10.3% of the state's structures). It is followed by West Virginia Emergency Management Division (82), LLoyd Hoff Holding Corp. (70) and Appalachian Power Company (20). Together the 10 owners in the table above hold 447 of the 1,958 registrations in the state.
Every county
Antenna structures by county in West Virginia
- Kanawha County178
- Harrison County105
- Monongalia County85
- Cabell County81
- Wood County74
- Preston County68
- Raleigh County67
- Mercer County63
- Marion County60
- Randolph County59
- Fayette County53
- Putnam County52
- Braxton County50
- Jackson County50
- Wayne County49
- Berkeley County46
- Nicholas County44
- Lewis County42
- Greenbrier County40
- Marshall County33
- Summers County33
- Mason County32
- Ohio County32
- Roane County32
- Taylor County31
- Upshur County31
- Logan County29
- Lincoln County27
- Barbour County23
- Boone County23
- Wyoming County22
- Clay County21
- Doddridge County21
- Morgan County21
- Mingo County20
- Ritchie County20
- Jefferson County19
- Mineral County19
- Gilmer County18
- McDowell County17
- Wetzel County17
- Brooke County16
- Hancock County16
- Tyler County16
- Hampshire County14
- Grant County11
- Hardy County11
- Tucker County11
- Pleasants County10
- Monroe County9
- Webster County9
- Pocahontas County8
- Wirt County8
- Calhoun County6
- Pendleton County5
No county on file
Structures in West Virginia filed without a county
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in West Virginia?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 1,958 registered antenna structures in West Virginia, 1,492 of them marked constructed. (Registration is only required for structures near airports or taller than ~60 m, so shorter cell sites may not appear.)
What is the tallest tower in West Virginia?
The tallest constructed structure registered in West Virginia is a tower near Scott Depot at 473 m (1,551 ft) overall height (registration 1033917).
Who owns the most towers in West Virginia?
Crown Communication LLC holds the most FCC antenna structure registrations in West Virginia (202), followed by West Virginia Emergency Management Division (82).
Which county in West Virginia has the most towers?
Kanawha County has the most registered antenna structures in West Virginia with 178, followed by Harrison County (105).
How tall are towers in West Virginia?
The average registered overall height of antenna structures in West Virginia is 77 m, compared with 69 m nationally. The tallest constructed registration in the state reaches 473 m.
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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 West Virginia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/west-virginia (data as of October 6, 2026).