WHLA-TV
Full power TV station · La Crosse, Wisconsin
WHLA-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to La Crosse, Wisconsin. Its signal is estimated to reach about 62 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About WHLA-TV
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 400 kW effective radiated power, WHLA-TV runs more power than 56% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 346 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 44% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 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 62 cities and towns in our guide with about 432,000 residents, as far as Rochester, MN (57 miles).
WHLA-TV shares its transmitter site with W34FC-D, WXOW (ABC) and WLAX (Fox). 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 | La Crosse, WI |
| Tower location | 43.80508, -91.36808 |
| Effective radiated power | 400 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 346 m (1,134 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 18780 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WHLA-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent, MN | 3.6 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| La Crosse, WI | 6.4 mi | 272° W | Strong |
| French Island, WI | 6.5 mi | 236° SW | Strong |
| North La Crosse, WI | 6.6 mi | 245° WSW | Strong |
| Onalaska, WI | 8.6 mi | 230° SW | Strong |
| Brice Prairie, WI | 9.8 mi | 200° SSW | Strong |
| Holmen, WI | 12 mi | 207° SSW | Strong |
| Caledonia, MN | 13 mi | 29° NNE | Strong |
| West Salem, WI | 16 mi | 246° WSW | Strong |
| Rushford, MN | 19 mi | 91° E | Good |
| Winona, MN | 22 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Goodview, MN | 24 mi | 137° SE | Good |
| Westby, WI | 28 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Sparta, WI | 29 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Viroqua, WI | 29 mi | 306° NW | Good |
| Arcadia, WI | 32 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Saint Charles, MN | 36 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Waukon, IA | 37 mi | 8° N | Good |
| Decorah, IA | 40 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Chatfield, MN | 41 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Black River Falls, WI | 42 mi | 217° SW | Good |
| Tomah, WI | 45 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| Eyota, MN | 45 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Plainview, MN | 47 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Cresco, IA | 47 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Postville, IA | 51 mi | 11° NNE | Good |
| Spring Valley, MN | 52 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Wabasha, MN | 52 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Prairie du Chien, WI | 53 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Mondovi, WI | 55 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Stewartville, MN | 56 mi | 93° E | Good |
| Rochester, MN | 57 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Boscobel, WI | 57 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Richland Center, WI | 59 mi | 304° NW | Fair |
| New Lisbon, WI | 60 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| West Union, IA | 62 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| Lake City, MN | 63 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Durand, WI | 64 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
| Mauston, WI | 64 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Neillsville, WI | 65 mi | 217° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WHLA-TV transmitter tower?
WHLA-TV broadcasts from a tower at 43.8051, -91.3681, near La Crescent, MN. It is licensed to La Crosse, Wisconsin.
How far does WHLA-TV 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 WHLA-TV with an antenna?
About 432,000 people live in the 62 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WHLA-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WHLA-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.