WFNA (CW) · Channel 55
Full power TV station · Gulf Shores, Alabama
WFNA is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 55, licensed to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 87 cities and towns within 77 miles.
About WFNA
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, WFNA runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 506 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 72% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 65 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 77 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 87 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,100,000 residents, as far as Crestview, FL (75 miles).
WFNA shares its transmitter site with WKRG-TV (CBS). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is WXXV-TV in Gulfport, MS, 73 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 55 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Gulf Shores, AL |
| Tower location | 30.68900, -87.83072 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 506 m (1,660 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 83943 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFNA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Fort, AL | 5.1 mi | 79° E | Strong |
| Daphne, AL | 7.3 mi | 36° NE | Strong |
| Fairhope, AL | 12 mi | 21° NNE | Strong |
| Mobile, AL | 13 mi | 92° E | Strong |
| Bay Minette, AL | 14 mi | 194° SSW | Strong |
| Prichard, AL | 15 mi | 103° ESE | Strong |
| Saraland, AL | 17 mi | 123° ESE | Strong |
| Satsuma, AL | 18 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| Tillmans Corner, AL | 21 mi | 71° ENE | Strong |
| Foley, AL | 21 mi | 336° NNW | Strong |
| Cantonment, FL | 30 mi | 281° W | Good |
| Atmore, AL | 31 mi | 221° SW | Good |
| Gulf Shores, AL | 32 mi | 346° NNW | Good |
| Gonzalez, FL | 33 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Bellview, FL | 34 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
| Ensley, FL | 35 mi | 290° WNW | Good |
| Myrtle Grove, FL | 36 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| West Pensacola, FL | 37 mi | 299° WNW | Good |
| Brent, FL | 39 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Ferry Pass, FL | 39 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Warrington, FL | 39 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Pace, FL | 40 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Pensacola, FL | 41 mi | 297° WNW | Good |
| East Pensacola Heights, FL | 43 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 46 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Moss Point, MS | 46 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Milton, FL | 47 mi | 275° W | Good |
| East Milton, FL | 48 mi | 276° W | Good |
| Pascagoula, MS | 49 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Gautier, MS | 51 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Midway, FL | 53 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Navarre, FL | 61 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Ocean Springs, MS | 62 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Gulf Hills, MS | 63 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Saint Martin, MS | 64 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| D'Iberville, MS | 66 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Biloxi, MS | 66 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Wright, FL | 73 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 75 mi | 285° WNW | Fair |
| Crestview, FL | 75 mi | 266° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFNA transmitter tower?
WFNA broadcasts from a tower at 30.6890, -87.8307, near Spanish Fort, AL. It is licensed to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
What channel is WFNA on?
WFNA appears as virtual channel 55 (55.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does WFNA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 77 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFNA with an antenna?
About 1,100,000 people live in the 87 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFNA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFNA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.