WGNO (ABC) · Channel 26
Full power TV station · New Orleans, Louisiana
WGNO is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 26, licensed to New Orleans, Louisiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 110 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WGNO
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, WGNO runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 286 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 23% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 110 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,620,000 residents, as far as West Gulfport, MS (60 miles).
WGNO shares its transmitter site with WNOL-TV (CW), WDSU (NBC), WYES-TV and WVUE-DT (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ABC station in our data is WLOX in Biloxi, MS, 74 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 | 26 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | New Orleans, LA |
| Tower location | 29.95000, -89.95778 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 286 m (938 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 72119 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WGNO
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette, LA | 0.7 mi | 43° NE | Strong |
| Terrytown, LA | 5.3 mi | 58° ENE | Strong |
| Gretna, LA | 6.3 mi | 67° ENE | Strong |
| Timberlane, LA | 6.7 mi | 42° NE | Strong |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 6.9 mi | 17° NNE | Strong |
| New Orleans, LA | 7.0 mi | 93° E | Strong |
| Harvey, LA | 7.8 mi | 66° ENE | Strong |
| Marrero, LA | 9.2 mi | 68° ENE | Strong |
| Woodmere, LA | 9.7 mi | 49° NE | Strong |
| Westwego, LA | 11 mi | 75° ENE | Strong |
| Estelle, LA | 11 mi | 51° NE | Strong |
| Jefferson, LA | 12 mi | 95° E | Strong |
| Metairie, LA | 12 mi | 101° ESE | Strong |
| Metairie Terrace, LA | 12 mi | 99° E | Strong |
| Harahan, LA | 15 mi | 87° E | Strong |
| Waggaman, LA | 15 mi | 82° E | Strong |
| River Ridge, LA | 15 mi | 93° E | Strong |
| Kenner, LA | 17 mi | 100° E | Strong |
| Destrehan, LA | 24 mi | 89° E | Strong |
| Luling, LA | 25 mi | 87° E | Strong |
| Slidell, LA | 25 mi | 205° SSW | Strong |
| Lacombe, LA | 25 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Mandeville, LA | 29 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Laplace, LA | 32 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Reserve, LA | 36 mi | 101° ESE | Good |
| Covington, LA | 37 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Raceland, LA | 41 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Picayune, MS | 43 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 45 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Diamondhead, MS | 47 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Hammond, LA | 49 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Carriere, MS | 50 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Houma, LA | 52 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Bayou Cane, LA | 53 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| Thibodaux, LA | 53 mi | 78° ENE | Good |
| Long Beach, MS | 55 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Bogalusa, LA | 58 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Gulfport, MS | 59 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
| West Gulfport, MS | 60 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Gonzales, LA | 61 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WGNO transmitter tower?
WGNO broadcasts from a tower at 29.9500, -89.9578, near Chalmette, LA. It is licensed to New Orleans, Louisiana.
What channel is WGNO on?
WGNO appears as virtual channel 26 (26.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does WGNO broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WGNO with an antenna?
About 1,620,000 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 WGNO?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WGNO tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.