TV channels & antenna towers in Fairfield, Alabama

Fairfield has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBMA-LD (ABC), 3.5 miles to the SSE.

Open Fairfield in the live finder

34TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

3.5 mito the closest tower

10,907population

Network channels in Fairfield

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWBMA-LDABC	58	3.5 mi	152° SSE	Good	Birmingham, AL
ABCWABMABC	68.2	6.0 mi	91° E	Strong	Birmingham, AL
CWWTTOCW	21	6.0 mi	91° E	Strong	Homewood, AL
CBSWIATCBS	42	6.1 mi	91° E	Strong	Birmingham, AL
IONWPXH-TVION	44	6.1 mi	91° E	Strong	Hoover, AL
TLMWTBM-CDTelemundo	24	6.5 mi	88° E	Good	Birmingham, AL
FOXWBRCFox	6	6.5 mi	88° E	Strong	Birmingham, AL
NBCWVTM-TVNBC	13	6.7 mi	87° E	Good	Birmingham, AL
ABCWGWWABC	40.2	30 mi	74° ENE	Fair	Anniston, AL
CWWDBBCW	17	30 mi	269° W	Good	Bessemer, AL
TBNWTJP-TVTrinity	60	35 mi	49° NE	Good	Gadsden, AL
TLMWBXM-CDTelemundo	15	65 mi	176° S	Poor	Selma, AL

Over-the-air TV in Fairfield

With roughly 10,900 residents, Fairfield is a city in Alabama. Our map shows 34 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 11 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 18 at good or strong strength.

17 of them are within 25 miles of Fairfield, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Birmingham, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Birmingham's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 68.2 (WABM), CBS on channel 42 (WIAT), NBC on channel 13 (WVTM-TV), Fox on channel 6 (WBRC), CW on channel 21 (WTTO), ION on channel 44 (WPXH-TV), Telemundo on channel 24 (WTBM-CD) and Trinity on channel 60 (WTJP-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Fairfield

Point your antenna E, at about 89°. The main network towers for Fairfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, WABM, WTTO, WIAT, WPXH-TV and WTBM-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 6.0 miles east of Fairfield (91° E). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fairfield at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Fairfield, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Fairfield

The farthest main network tower for Fairfield is WVTM-TV (NBC), 6.7 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WABM is only 6.0 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Fairfield

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W18ET-DLow power	3.9 mi	117° ESE	Good	Birmingham, AL
W16DS-DClass A	5.9 mi	91° E	Good	Birmingham, AL
WBIQFull power	6.0 mi	91° E	Good	Birmingham, AL
WUOA-LDTranslator	6.0 mi	91° E	Good	Birmingham, AL
WSWH-LDLow power	6.0 mi	91° E	Good	Birmingham, AL
WNHT-LDLow power	6.0 mi	91° E	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WBUN-LPLow power	6.1 mi	91° E	Good	Birmingham, AL
WVUAFull power	6.1 mi	91° E	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
WOTM-LDLow power	16 mi	113° ESE	Fair	Birmingham, AL
WSESFull power	30 mi	269° W	Good	Tuscaloosa, AL
W25FC-DLow power	34 mi	318° NW	Weak	Jasper, AL
WJMY-CDClass A	38 mi	241° WSW	Weak	Tuscaloosa, AL
WSFG-LDTranslator	40 mi	291° WNW	Poor	Berry, AL
WOIL-LDLow power	41 mi	97° E	Poor	Talladega, AL
WDVZ-CDClass A	42 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Tuscaloosa, AL
WVUA-CDClass A	42 mi	237° WSW	Weak	Tuscaloosa/Northport, AL
WCQT-LDLow power	48 mi	5° N	Poor	Cullman, AL
WSSF-LDLow power	54 mi	285° WNW	Poor	Fayette, AL
WEAC-CDClass A	61 mi	81° E	Poor	Jacksonville, AL
WCIQFull power	64 mi	90° E	Fair	Mount Cheaha, AL
WBIHFull power	65 mi	176° S	Fair	Selma, AL
WAXC-LDLow power	67 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Alexander City, AL

How Fairfield compares with the rest of Alabama

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Fairfield ranks 26th of 314 places in Alabama: more than the typical Alabama town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 3.5 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

29% of Alabama's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bessemer, 6.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Fairfield: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 87° E, the direction of WVTM-TV (NBC), 6.7 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 23 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Fairfield, AL?

ABC is on channel 68.2 from WABM, broadcasting from 6.0 miles E of Fairfield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Fairfield, AL?

CBS is on channel 42 from WIAT, broadcasting from 6.1 miles E of Fairfield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Fairfield, AL?

NBC is on channel 13 from WVTM-TV, broadcasting from 6.7 miles E of Fairfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Fairfield, AL?

Fox is on channel 6 from WBRC, broadcasting from 6.5 miles E of Fairfield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Fairfield, AL?

CW is on channel 21 from WTTO, broadcasting from 6.0 miles E of Fairfield. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Fairfield?

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Fairfield; around 23 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Fairfield?

Point your antenna E, at about 89°. The main network towers for Fairfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Fairfield?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fairfield?

WABM is only 6.0 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Fairfield?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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