WHNO
Full power TV station · New Orleans, Louisiana
WHNO is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to New Orleans, Louisiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 101 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About WHNO
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 357.7 kW effective radiated power, WHNO runs more power than 55% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 271 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 20% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 50 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 101 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,590,000 residents, as far as West Gulfport, MS (59 miles).
WHNO shares its transmitter site with WPXL-TV (ION), WLAE-TV and KGLA-DT (Telemundo). 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 | New Orleans, LA |
| Tower location | 29.98278, -89.94944 |
| Effective radiated power | 357.7 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 271 m (889 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 37106 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WHNO
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette, LA | 2.9 mi | 19° NNE | Strong |
| Terrytown, LA | 7.1 mi | 45° NE | Strong |
| New Orleans, LA | 7.8 mi | 75° ENE | Strong |
| Gretna, LA | 7.8 mi | 53° NE | Strong |
| Timberlane, LA | 8.8 mi | 34° NE | Strong |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 9.2 mi | 16° NNE | Strong |
| Harvey, LA | 9.4 mi | 54° NE | Strong |
| Marrero, LA | 11 mi | 57° ENE | Strong |
| Woodmere, LA | 12 mi | 42° NE | Strong |
| Metairie, LA | 12 mi | 90° E | Strong |
| Jefferson, LA | 12 mi | 85° E | Strong |
| Westwego, LA | 13 mi | 65° ENE | Strong |
| Metairie Terrace, LA | 13 mi | 89° E | Strong |
| Estelle, LA | 13 mi | 45° NE | Strong |
| Harahan, LA | 15 mi | 79° E | Strong |
| River Ridge, LA | 16 mi | 84° E | Good |
| Waggaman, LA | 16 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Kenner, LA | 18 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Saint Rose, LA | 23 mi | 84° E | Good |
| Slidell, LA | 23 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Lacombe, LA | 23 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Destrehan, LA | 24 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Luling, LA | 25 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Mandeville, LA | 27 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Laplace, LA | 32 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Covington, LA | 35 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Reserve, LA | 36 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Picayune, MS | 41 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Raceland, LA | 43 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 43 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Diamondhead, MS | 45 mi | 231° SW | Good |
| Carriere, MS | 47 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Hammond, LA | 47 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Houma, LA | 53 mi | 60° ENE | Fair |
| Thibodaux, LA | 54 mi | 76° ENE | Fair |
| Long Beach, MS | 54 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Bayou Cane, LA | 54 mi | 63° ENE | Fair |
| Bogalusa, LA | 56 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Gulfport, MS | 58 mi | 243° WSW | Fair |
| West Gulfport, MS | 59 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WPXL-TVION · 49
- KGLA-DTTelemundo · 42
- WVUE-DTFox · 8
- WNOL-TVCW · 38
- WDSUNBC · 6
- WGNOABC · 26
- WWL-TVCBS · 4
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WHNO transmitter tower?
WHNO broadcasts from a tower at 29.9828, -89.9494, near Chalmette, LA. It is licensed to New Orleans, Louisiana.
How far does WHNO broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 68 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WHNO with an antenna?
About 1,590,000 people live in the 101 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WHNO?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WHNO tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.