WGNT
Full power TV station · Portsmouth, Virginia
WGNT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Portsmouth, Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 69 cities and towns within 68 miles.
About WGNT
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 570 kW effective radiated power, WGNT runs more power than 64% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 375 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 51% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 57 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 68 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 69 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,040,000 residents, as far as Chester, VA (64 miles).
WGNT shares its transmitter site with WHRO-TV, WTVZ-TV, WTKR (CBS) and WTPC-TV (Trinity). 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 | Portsmouth, VA |
| Tower location | 36.80883, -76.50314 |
| Effective radiated power | 570 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 9762 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WGNT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk, VA | 7.2 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| Portsmouth Heights, VA | 7.5 mi | 264° W | Strong |
| South Suffolk, VA | 8.0 mi | 37° NE | Strong |
| Carrollton, VA | 10 mi | 162° SSE | Strong |
| Portsmouth, VA | 11 mi | 261° W | Strong |
| Norfolk, VA | 12 mi | 258° WSW | Strong |
| Chesapeake, VA | 13 mi | 267° W | Strong |
| Windsor, VA | 13 mi | 90° E | Strong |
| Smithfield, VA | 14 mi | 149° SSE | Strong |
| Hampton, VA | 18 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| East Hampton, VA | 18 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| Newport News, VA | 19 mi | 186° S | Strong |
| Poquoson, VA | 23 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Franklin, VA | 25 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Moyock, NC | 27 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 29 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Gloucester Point, VA | 31 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Williamsburg, VA | 34 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 38 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Gloucester Courthouse, VA | 42 mi | 178° S | Good |
| Murfreesboro, NC | 42 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Hertford, NC | 43 mi | 357° N | Good |
| Ahoskie, NC | 45 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Edenton, NC | 52 mi | 6° N | Good |
| West Point, VA | 52 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Fort Lee, VA | 55 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Hopewell, VA | 55 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Petersburg, VA | 57 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Enon, VA | 58 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Emporia, VA | 58 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Colonial Heights, VA | 59 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Ettrick, VA | 59 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Matoaca, VA | 61 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| Windsor, NC | 61 mi | 24° NNE | Fair |
| Southern Shores, NC | 63 mi | 317° NW | Fair |
| Chester, VA | 64 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| Fort Lee, VA | 66 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Plymouth, NC | 67 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Sandston, VA | 67 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Bellwood, VA | 67 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WGNT transmitter tower?
WGNT broadcasts from a tower at 36.8088, -76.5031, near Suffolk, VA. It is licensed to Portsmouth, Virginia.
How far does WGNT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 68 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 76 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WGNT with an antenna?
About 2,040,000 people live in the 69 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WGNT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WGNT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.