TV channels & antenna towers in Castaic, California
Castaic has 72 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 28 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSMV-LD, 11 miles to the S.
Network channels in Castaic
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBSKCBS-TVCBS | 2 | 36 mi | 119° ESE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| MeTVKDOC-TVMeTV | 56.3 | 36 mi | 119° ESE | Fair | Anaheim, CA |
| UNIKMEX-DTUnivision | 34 | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| IONKPXN-TVION | 30 | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | San Bernardino, CA |
| ABCKABC-TVABC | 7 | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| CWKTLACW | 5 | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| TLMKVEATelemundo | 52 | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Corona, CA |
| NBCKNBCNBC | 4 | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| FOXKTTVFox | 11 | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| TBNKTBN-TVTrinity | 40 | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Santa Ana, CA |
| PBSKLCSPBS | 58 | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| MeTVKAZA-TVMeTV | 54.1 | 37 mi | 121° ESE | Fair | Avalon, CA |
| IONKXBF-LDION | 14.6 | 62 mi | 346° NNW | Poor | Bakersfield, CA |
| MeTVKCBT-LDMeTV | 34.2 | 66 mi | 354° N | Poor | Bakersfield, CA |
| UNIKABE-CDUnivision | 39 | 66 mi | 354° N | Poor | Bakersfield, CA |
| CWKGET-TVCW | 17.2 | 66 mi | 354° N | Weak | Bakersfield, CA |
| FOXKBAK-TVFox | 58.2 | 67 mi | 2° N | Fair | Bakersfield, CA |
| FOXKBFX-CDFox | 58 | 67 mi | 2° N | Poor | Bakersfield, CA |
| ABCKERO-TVABC | 23 | 67 mi | 1° N | Weak | Bakersfield, CA |
Over-the-air TV in Castaic
With roughly 19,000 residents, Castaic is a city in California. Our map shows 72 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 28 full-power, 13 Class A, 27 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 28 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.
1 of them is within 25 miles of Castaic, 39 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 32 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to Los Angeles, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Los Angeles's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (KABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (KCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (KNBC), Fox on channel 11 (KTTV), PBS on channel 58 (KLCS), CW on channel 5 (KTLA), ION on channel 30 (KPXN-TV), Telemundo on channel 52 (KVEA), Univision on channel 34 (KMEX-DT), MeTV on channel 56.3 (KDOC-TV) and Trinity on channel 40 (KTBN-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 13 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 Castaic
Point your antenna ESE, at about 120°. The main network towers for Castaic sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
12 network stations, KCBS-TV, KDOC-TV, KMEX-DT, KPXN-TV and KABC-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles southeast of Castaic (119° ESE). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Castaic at fair strength or better, 92% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Castaic, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Castaic
The farthest main network tower for Castaic is KLCS (PBS), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Castaic
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 53; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSMV-LDLow power | 11 mi | 174° S | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KEDD-LDLow power | 29 mi | 153° SSE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KTBV-LDLow power | 30 mi | 321° NW | Poor | Los Angeles, CA |
| KIIO-LDLow power | 33 mi | 133° SE | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KNET-CDClass A | 36 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KTAV-LDLow power | 36 mi | 119° ESE | Poor | Los Angeles, CA |
| KHIZ-LDTranslator | 36 mi | 119° ESE | Poor | Los Angeles, CA |
| KNLA-CDClass A | 36 mi | 119° ESE | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KCAL-TVFull power | 36 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KFTR-DTFull power | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Ontario, CA |
| KFLA-LDLow power | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Poor | Los Angeles, CA |
| KILMFull power | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Inglewood, CA |
| KRCAFull power | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Riverside, CA |
| KJLAFull power | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Ventura, CA |
| KXLAFull power | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
| KCOP-TVFull power | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KOCE-TVFull power | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Huntington Beach, CA |
| KSCIFull power | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Long Beach, CA |
| KCETFull power | 37 mi | 120° ESE | Good | Los Angeles, CA |
| KWHY-TVFull power | 37 mi | 121° ESE | Fair | Los Angeles, CA |
| KBEHFull power | 37 mi | 121° ESE | Fair | Garden Grove, CA |
| KHTV-CDClass A | 37 mi | 121° ESE | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KZNO-LDLow power | 37 mi | 121° ESE | Poor | Los Angeles, CA |
| KSFV-CDClass A | 37 mi | 121° ESE | Weak | Los Angeles, CA |
| KPOM-CDClass A | 37 mi | 121° ESE | Weak | Ontario, CA |
How Castaic compares with the rest of California
With 28 stations at fair strength or better, Castaic ranks 475th of 1,078 places in California: more than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 36 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.
48% of California's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Valencia, 3.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Castaic: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 120° ESE, the direction of KLCS (PBS), 37 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 28 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 Castaic, CA?
ABC is on channel 7 from KABC-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Castaic. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Castaic, CA?
CBS is on channel 2 from KCBS-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles ESE of Castaic. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Castaic, CA?
NBC is on channel 4 from KNBC, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Castaic. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Castaic, CA?
Fox is on channel 11 from KTTV, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Castaic. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is PBS in Castaic, CA?
PBS is on channel 58 from KLCS, broadcasting from 37 miles ESE of Castaic. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Castaic?
72 transmitters within 70 miles of Castaic; around 28 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Castaic?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 120°. The main network towers for Castaic sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Castaic?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Castaic?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Castaic?
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.
TV channels in nearby California cities
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- Stevenson Ranch7.4 mi
- Santa Clarita8.1 mi
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- Simi Valley18 mi
- San Fernando18 mi
- Fillmore18 mi
- Northridge19 mi
- North Hills19 mi
- Canoga Park20 mi
- West Hills20 mi
- Moorpark20 mi
- Shadow Hills22 mi
- Woodland Hills22 mi
- Oak Park23 mi
- Calabasas23 mi
- Valley Glen23 mi
- Van Nuys23 mi
- Encino24 mi
- Sunland24 mi
- Acton24 mi
- Agoura25 mi
- Tujunga25 mi
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More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Castaic; signal estimates ignore terrain.