WTWL-LD (Telemundo) · Channel 31
Low power TV station · Wilmington, North Carolina
WTWL-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Telemundo on virtual channel 31, licensed to Wilmington, North Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 32 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About WTWL-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 32 cities and towns in our guide with about 273,000 residents, as far as Wilmington, NC (2.4 miles).
WTWL-LD shares its transmitter site with W11DR-D, W19EU-D, W22FN-D and W20EY-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Telemundo station in our data is WRTD-CD in Raleigh, NC, 108 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Telemundo is a Spanish-language broadcast network with telenovelas, news, entertainment and major soccer coverage. It is one of the two largest Spanish-language networks on U.S. antenna TV.
Station facts
| Network | Telemundo |
| Virtual channel | 31 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Wilmington, NC |
| Tower location | 34.19092, -77.94200 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 185718 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTWL-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | 2.4 mi | 176° S | Strong |
| Belville, NC | 3.1 mi | 154° SSE | Strong |
| Silver Lake, NC | 3.3 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Myrtle Grove, NC | 5.2 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Masonboro, NC | 5.5 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Seagate, NC | 5.8 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Navassa, NC | 5.8 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Kings Grant, NC | 6.7 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Wrightsboro, NC | 6.8 mi | 190° S | Good |
| Leland, NC | 7.4 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Wrightsville Beach, NC | 8.4 mi | 262° W | Good |
| Northchase, NC | 8.9 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Ogden, NC | 9.0 mi | 231° SW | Good |
| Murraysville, NC | 9.0 mi | 217° SW | Good |
| Sea Breeze, NC | 9.3 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Skippers Corner, NC | 11 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Carolina Beach, NC | 11 mi | 346° NNW | Good |
| Bayshore, NC | 11 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Castle Hayne, NC | 12 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Boiling Spring Lakes, NC | 13 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Kure Beach, NC | 14 mi | 352° N | Fair |
| Bolivia, NC | 15 mi | 54° NE | Fair |
| Rocky Point, NC | 17 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Hampstead, NC | 18 mi | 227° SW | Fair |
| Southport, NC | 19 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
| Saint James, NC | 21 mi | 29° NNE | Fair |
| Long Beach, NC | 22 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
| Oak Island, NC | 23 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Burgaw, NC | 25 mi | 182° S | Fair |
| Surf City, NC | 28 mi | 234° SW | Fair |
| Shallotte, NC | 30 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Holly Ridge, NC | 30 mi | 226° SW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTWL-LD transmitter tower?
WTWL-LD broadcasts from a tower at 34.1909, -77.9420, near Wilmington, NC. It is licensed to Wilmington, North Carolina.
What channel is WTWL-LD on?
WTWL-LD appears as virtual channel 31 (31.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Telemundo.
How far does WTWL-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTWL-LD with an antenna?
About 273,000 people live in the 32 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTWL-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTWL-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.