WBXN-CD
Class A TV station · New Orleans, Louisiana
WBXN-CD is a class a over-the-air TV station, licensed to New Orleans, Louisiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 54 cities and towns within 36 miles.
About WBXN-CD
Class A stations are low-power stations that gained protected status under the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. They cover a smaller area than a full-power station, but other stations may not interfere with them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 36 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 54 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,170,000 residents, as far as Slidell, LA (30 miles).
WBXN-CD shares its transmitter site with WUPL and WWL-TV (CBS). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Class A (DCA) |
| City of license | New Orleans, LA |
| Tower location | 29.90636, -90.03947 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 70419 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WBXN-CD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrytown, LA | 0.5 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| Gretna, LA | 1.0 mi | 123° ESE | Strong |
| Timberlane, LA | 2.0 mi | 347° NNW | Strong |
| Harvey, LA | 2.3 mi | 85° E | Strong |
| Marrero, LA | 3.7 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Arabi, LA | 3.9 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| New Orleans, LA | 4.0 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Woodmere, LA | 4.1 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 4.6 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Chalmette, LA | 5.1 mi | 240° WSW | Good |
| Estelle, LA | 5.8 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Westwego, LA | 6.2 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Meraux, LA | 7.6 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Jefferson, LA | 8.0 mi | 121° ESE | Good |
| Bridge City, LA | 8.0 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Violet, LA | 8.5 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Metairie, LA | 8.7 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Metairie Terrace, LA | 9.0 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| Elmwood, LA | 9.6 mi | 111° ESE | Good |
| Avondale, LA | 9.8 mi | 93° E | Good |
| Harahan, LA | 10 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Waggaman, LA | 10 mi | 95° E | Good |
| River Ridge, LA | 11 mi | 109° ESE | Good |
| Kenner, LA | 14 mi | 117° ESE | Fair |
| Saint Rose, LA | 17 mi | 99° E | Fair |
| Destrehan, LA | 19 mi | 98° E | Fair |
| Luling, LA | 20 mi | 95° E | Fair |
| Boutte, LA | 21 mi | 89° E | Fair |
| Hahnville, LA | 23 mi | 102° ESE | Fair |
| Norco, LA | 23 mi | 106° ESE | Fair |
| Eden Isle, LA | 27 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Laplace, LA | 29 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Lacombe, LA | 29 mi | 192° SSW | Fair |
| Slidell, LA | 30 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
| Cut Off, LA | 31 mi | 35° NE | Fair |
| Larose, LA | 31 mi | 42° NE | Fair |
| Mandeville, LA | 31 mi | 177° S | Fair |
| Reserve, LA | 32 mi | 108° ESE | Fair |
| Lockport, LA | 35 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Galliano, LA | 36 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WWL-TVCBS · 4
- WNOL-TVCW · 38
- WDSUNBC · 6
- WGNOABC · 26
- WVUE-DTFox · 8
- WPXL-TVION · 49
- KGLA-DTTelemundo · 42
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WBXN-CD transmitter tower?
WBXN-CD broadcasts from a tower at 29.9064, -90.0395, near Terrytown, LA. It is licensed to New Orleans, Louisiana.
How far does WBXN-CD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 36 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 44 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WBXN-CD with an antenna?
About 1,170,000 people live in the 54 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WBXN-CD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WBXN-CD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.