WLGA
Full power TV station · Opelika, Alabama
WLGA is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Opelika, Alabama. Its signal is estimated to reach about 81 cities and towns within 76 miles.
About WLGA
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 500 kW effective radiated power, WLGA runs more power than 60% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 536 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 77% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 67 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 76 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 81 cities and towns in our guide with about 872,000 residents, as far as Peachtree City, GA (75 miles).
WLGA shares its transmitter site with WTVM (ABC), WRBL (CBS) and W29FD-D. 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 | Opelika, AL |
| Tower location | 32.32122, -84.79117 |
| Effective radiated power | 500 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 536 m (1,759 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 11113 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WLGA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusseta, GA | 1.5 mi | 315° NW | Strong |
| Columbus, GA | 15 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| Phenix City, AL | 16 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| Smiths Station, AL | 23 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| Eufaula, AL | 36 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Americus, GA | 37 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Cuthbert, GA | 38 mi | 360° N | Good |
| Manchester, GA | 39 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Opelika, AL | 41 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Valley, AL | 41 mi | 147° SSE | Good |
| Dawson, GA | 43 mi | 332° NNW | Good |
| Lanett, AL | 44 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Montezuma, GA | 45 mi | 272° W | Good |
| West Point, GA | 45 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Auburn, AL | 45 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Thomaston, GA | 48 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Hannahs Mill, GA | 49 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| LaGrange, GA | 52 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Tuskegee, AL | 53 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Fort Valley, GA | 55 mi | 253° WSW | Good |
| Union Springs, AL | 55 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Vienna, GA | 60 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Unadilla, GA | 62 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Perry, GA | 63 mi | 262° W | Good |
| Barnesville, GA | 63 mi | 216° SW | Good |
| Albany, GA | 63 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Cordele, GA | 64 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Byron, GA | 64 mi | 249° WSW | Good |
| Blakely, GA | 66 mi | 7° N | Good |
| West Point, GA | 66 mi | 241° WSW | Good |
| Tallassee, AL | 66 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Roanoke, AL | 67 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Centerville, GA | 68 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Senoia, GA | 69 mi | 192° SSW | Fair |
| Forsyth, GA | 70 mi | 225° SW | Fair |
| Warner Robins, GA | 71 mi | 254° WSW | Fair |
| Griffin, GA | 71 mi | 206° SSW | Fair |
| Newnan, GA | 73 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Headland, AL | 74 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Peachtree City, GA | 75 mi | 189° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WLGA transmitter tower?
WLGA broadcasts from a tower at 32.3212, -84.7912, near Cusseta, GA. It is licensed to Opelika, Alabama.
How far does WLGA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 76 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WLGA with an antenna?
About 872,000 people live in the 81 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WLGA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WLGA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.