WNOL-TV (CW) · Channel 38
Full power TV station · New Orleans, Louisiana
WNOL-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 38, licensed to New Orleans, Louisiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 107 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About WNOL-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 775 kW effective radiated power, WNOL-TV runs more power than 72% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 286 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 23% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 51 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 107 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,600,000 residents, as far as West Gulfport, MS (60 miles).
WNOL-TV shares its transmitter site with WDSU (NBC), WGNO (ABC), WYES-TV and WVUE-DT (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is WXXV-TV in Gulfport, MS, 77 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 38 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | New Orleans, LA |
| Tower location | 29.95000, -89.95778 |
| Effective radiated power | 775 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 286 m (938 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 54280 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WNOL-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalmette, LA | 0.7 mi | 43° NE | Strong |
| Terrytown, LA | 5.3 mi | 58° ENE | Strong |
| Gretna, LA | 6.3 mi | 67° ENE | Strong |
| Timberlane, LA | 6.7 mi | 42° NE | Strong |
| Belle Chasse, LA | 6.9 mi | 17° NNE | Strong |
| New Orleans, LA | 7.0 mi | 93° E | Strong |
| Harvey, LA | 7.8 mi | 66° ENE | Strong |
| Marrero, LA | 9.2 mi | 68° ENE | Strong |
| Woodmere, LA | 9.7 mi | 49° NE | Strong |
| Westwego, LA | 11 mi | 75° ENE | Strong |
| Estelle, LA | 11 mi | 51° NE | Strong |
| Jefferson, LA | 12 mi | 95° E | Strong |
| Metairie, LA | 12 mi | 101° ESE | Strong |
| Metairie Terrace, LA | 12 mi | 99° E | Strong |
| Harahan, LA | 15 mi | 87° E | Strong |
| Waggaman, LA | 15 mi | 82° E | Strong |
| River Ridge, LA | 15 mi | 93° E | Strong |
| Kenner, LA | 17 mi | 100° E | Strong |
| Destrehan, LA | 24 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Luling, LA | 25 mi | 87° E | Good |
| Slidell, LA | 25 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Lacombe, LA | 25 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Mandeville, LA | 29 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Laplace, LA | 32 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Reserve, LA | 36 mi | 101° ESE | Good |
| Covington, LA | 37 mi | 167° SSE | Good |
| Raceland, LA | 41 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| Picayune, MS | 43 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Bay Saint Louis, MS | 45 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| Diamondhead, MS | 47 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Hammond, LA | 49 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Carriere, MS | 50 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Houma, LA | 52 mi | 62° ENE | Good |
| Bayou Cane, LA | 53 mi | 64° ENE | Good |
| Thibodaux, LA | 53 mi | 78° ENE | Good |
| Long Beach, MS | 55 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Bogalusa, LA | 58 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Gulfport, MS | 59 mi | 241° WSW | Fair |
| West Gulfport, MS | 60 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Gonzales, LA | 61 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WNOL-TV transmitter tower?
WNOL-TV broadcasts from a tower at 29.9500, -89.9578, near Chalmette, LA. It is licensed to New Orleans, Louisiana.
What channel is WNOL-TV on?
WNOL-TV appears as virtual channel 38 (38.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does WNOL-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 71 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WNOL-TV with an antenna?
About 1,600,000 people live in the 107 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WNOL-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WNOL-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.