KATC (ABC) · Channel 3
Full power TV station · Lafayette, Louisiana
KATC is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 3, licensed to Lafayette, Louisiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 110 cities and towns within 78 miles.
About KATC
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KATC runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 537 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 78% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 67 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 78 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 110 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,070,000 residents, as far as Central, LA (76 miles).
KATC shares its transmitter site with KNGC-LD, KLFY-TV (CW) and KLPB-TV. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge, LA, 65 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 3 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Lafayette, LA |
| Tower location | 30.32381, -92.29014 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 537 m (1,762 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 33471 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KATC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayne, LA | 6.3 mi | 348° NNW | Strong |
| Crowley, LA | 9.1 mi | 34° NNE | Strong |
| Scott, LA | 13 mi | 298° WNW | Strong |
| Eunice, LA | 14 mi | 147° SSE | Strong |
| Carencro, LA | 14 mi | 272° W | Strong |
| Lafayette, LA | 18 mi | 293° WNW | Strong |
| Opelousas, LA | 19 mi | 221° SW | Strong |
| Jennings, LA | 23 mi | 72° ENE | Strong |
| Broussard, LA | 23 mi | 302° WNW | Strong |
| Breaux Bridge, LA | 24 mi | 279° W | Strong |
| Youngsville, LA | 24 mi | 311° NW | Strong |
| Ville Platte, LA | 25 mi | 183° S | Strong |
| Abbeville, LA | 26 mi | 339° NNW | Strong |
| Saint Martinville, LA | 31 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
| New Iberia, LA | 36 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Oakdale, LA | 41 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Moss Bluff, LA | 54 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Lake Charles, LA | 55 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Prien, LA | 60 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Franklin, LA | 60 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| Plaquemine, LA | 63 mi | 272° W | Good |
| Sulphur, LA | 65 mi | 84° E | Good |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 66 mi | 263° W | Good |
| Gardere, LA | 69 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Alexandria, LA | 69 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Baker, LA | 69 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| DeRidder, LA | 70 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Pineville, LA | 70 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Zachary, LA | 71 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Saint Gabriel, LA | 71 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Merrydale, LA | 71 mi | 260° W | Fair |
| Oak Hills Place, LA | 72 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Inniswold, LA | 72 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Village Saint George, LA | 73 mi | 268° W | Fair |
| Patterson, LA | 73 mi | 307° NW | Fair |
| Fort Polk South, LA | 74 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Old Jefferson, LA | 76 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Central, LA | 76 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Shenandoah, LA | 77 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Morgan City, LA | 78 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KATC transmitter tower?
KATC broadcasts from a tower at 30.3238, -92.2901, near Rayne, LA. It is licensed to Lafayette, Louisiana.
What channel is KATC on?
KATC appears as virtual channel 3 (3.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KATC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 78 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 87 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KATC with an antenna?
About 1,070,000 people live in the 110 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KATC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KATC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.