WATL
Full power TV station · Atlanta, Georgia
WATL is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Atlanta, Georgia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 164 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About WATL
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 500 kW effective radiated power, WATL runs more power than 60% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 332 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 41% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 54 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 164 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,850,000 residents, as far as Rome, GA (57 miles).
WATL shares its transmitter site with WUPA (CBS), WUVG-DT (Univision), W13DQ-D, WPCH-TV (CW), WANF and WBUD-LD and 3 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Atlanta, GA |
| Tower location | 33.80733, -84.33931 |
| Effective radiated power | 500 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 332 m (1,089 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 22819 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WATL
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, GA | 3.3 mi | 312° NW | Strong |
| Brookhaven, GA | 3.5 mi | 179° S | Strong |
| North Atlanta, GA | 4.0 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Atlanta, GA | 4.9 mi | 35° NE | Strong |
| Chamblee, GA | 6.3 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Candler-McAfee, GA | 6.8 mi | 325° NW | Strong |
| Tucker, GA | 7.7 mi | 245° WSW | Strong |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 8.4 mi | 164° SSE | Strong |
| Dunwoody, GA | 9.6 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| East Point, GA | 11 mi | 33° NNE | Strong |
| Smyrna, GA | 11 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| Redan, GA | 13 mi | 290° WNW | Strong |
| Peachtree Corners, GA | 13 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| Stonecrest, GA | 14 mi | 300° WNW | Strong |
| Mableton, GA | 14 mi | 93° E | Strong |
| Roswell, GA | 15 mi | 175° S | Strong |
| Marietta, GA | 16 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| Johns Creek, GA | 17 mi | 208° SSW | Strong |
| Duluth, GA | 18 mi | 220° SW | Strong |
| Snellville, GA | 19 mi | 259° W | Good |
| Alpharetta, GA | 19 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Stockbridge, GA | 19 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Union City, GA | 19 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| Kennesaw, GA | 22 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Milton, GA | 23 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Lawrenceville, GA | 23 mi | 243° WSW | Good |
| Woodstock, GA | 23 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Douglasville, GA | 24 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Acworth, GA | 26 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 27 mi | 220° SW | Good |
| McDonough, GA | 27 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| Canton, GA | 31 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Peachtree City, GA | 32 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Cartersville, GA | 36 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Griffin, GA | 39 mi | 354° N | Good |
| Newnan, GA | 40 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Gainesville, GA | 45 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Carrollton, GA | 45 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Athens, GA | 56 mi | 259° W | Good |
| Rome, GA | 57 mi | 123° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WUPACBS · 69
- WUVG-DTUnivision · 34
- WPCH-TVCW · 17
- WAGA-TVFox · 5
- WSB-TVABC · 2
- WXIA-TVNBC · 11
- WHSG-TVTrinity · 63
- WKTB-CDTelemundo · 47
- WPXA-TVION · 14
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WATL transmitter tower?
WATL broadcasts from a tower at 33.8073, -84.3393, near North Druid Hills, GA. It is licensed to Atlanta, Georgia.
How far does WATL broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WATL with an antenna?
About 2,850,000 people live in the 164 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WATL?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WATL tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.