WLFB
Full power TV station · Bluefield, West Virginia
WLFB is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Bluefield, West Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 102 cities and towns within 70 miles.
About WLFB
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 734 kW effective radiated power, WLFB runs more power than 71% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 399 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 56% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 59 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 70 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 102 cities and towns in our guide with about 423,000 residents, as far as Cave Spring, VA (68 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bluefield, WV |
| Tower location | 37.22008, -81.25528 |
| Effective radiated power | 734 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 399 m (1,309 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 37806 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WLFB
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield, VA | 2.4 mi | 159° SSE | Strong |
| Bluefield, WV | 3.9 mi | 208° SSW | Strong |
| Bluewell, WV | 6.4 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| Princeton, WV | 13 mi | 220° SW | Strong |
| Tazewell, VA | 16 mi | 63° ENE | Strong |
| Wytheville, VA | 21 mi | 333° NNW | Strong |
| Pulaski, VA | 29 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Pearisburg, VA | 29 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Marion, VA | 30 mi | 28° NNE | Good |
| Richlands, VA | 31 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| Dublin, VA | 32 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Raven, VA | 34 mi | 74° ENE | Good |
| Shady Spring, WV | 35 mi | 194° SSW | Good |
| Crab Orchard, WV | 36 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Hinton, WV | 37 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| Fairlawn, VA | 38 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Radford, VA | 38 mi | 279° W | Good |
| Beckley, WV | 39 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Woodlawn, VA | 42 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Hillsville, VA | 43 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Galax, VA | 43 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Merrimac, VA | 46 mi | 273° W | Good |
| Blacksburg, VA | 46 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Christiansburg, VA | 47 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Lebanon, VA | 51 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| Oak Hill, WV | 52 mi | 186° S | Good |
| Abingdon, VA | 53 mi | 48° NE | Good |
| Fayetteville, WV | 58 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Mountain City, TN | 60 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Lewisburg, WV | 60 mi | 228° SW | Good |
| Mount Airy, NC | 61 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Williamson, WV | 64 mi | 119° ESE | Fair |
| White Sulphur Springs, WV | 66 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Madison, WV | 66 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
| Salem, VA | 66 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| Fairmount, TN | 67 mi | 49° NE | Fair |
| Bristol, VA | 67 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Bristol, TN | 67 mi | 50° NE | Fair |
| Mulberry, NC | 68 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Cave Spring, VA | 68 mi | 270° W | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WLFB transmitter tower?
WLFB broadcasts from a tower at 37.2201, -81.2553, near Bluefield, VA. It is licensed to Bluefield, West Virginia.
How far does WLFB broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 70 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 78 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WLFB with an antenna?
About 423,000 people live in the 102 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WLFB?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WLFB tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.