TV channels & antenna towers in Woodland, California

Woodland has 41 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KSTV-LD, 16 miles to the E.

41TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
16 mito the closest tower
58,567population

Network channels in Woodland

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMKMUM-CDTelemundo33 16 mi83° E FairSacramento, CA
FOXKTXLFox40 32 mi153° SSE GoodSacramento, CA
TLMKCSO-LDTelemundo33 32 mi153° SSE WeakSacramento, CA
PBSKVIEPBS6 32 mi153° SSE FairSacramento, CA
CWKQCACW58 32 mi152° SSE GoodStockton, CA
NBCKCRA-TVNBC3 32 mi152° SSE GoodSacramento, CA
IONKSPX-TVION29 33 mi154° SSE GoodSacramento, CA
ABCKXTVABC10 34 mi154° SSE FairSacramento, CA
TLMKMAX-TVTelemundo31.7 34 mi154° SSE GoodSacramento, CA
CBSKOVRCBS13 34 mi154° SSE GoodStockton, CA
UNIKDTV-CDUnivision14 46 mi269° W PoorSanta Rosa, CA
UNIKUVS-DTUnivision19 69 mi124° SE FairModesto, CA

Over-the-air TV in Woodland

With roughly 58,600 residents, Woodland is a city in California. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 41 licensed TV transmitters: 11 full-power, 6 Class A, 22 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 9 transmitters are within 25 miles, 16 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther out. Eight of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Sacramento, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Sacramento's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 10 (KXTV), CBS on channel 13 (KOVR), NBC on channel 3 (KCRA-TV), Fox on channel 40 (KTXL), PBS on channel 6 (KVIE), CW on channel 58 (KQCA), ION on channel 29 (KSPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 31.7 (KMAX-TV) and Univision on channel 19 (KUVS-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (fair signal). 2 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 Woodland

Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Woodland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, KTXL, KVIE, KQCA, KCRA-TV and KSPX-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles southeast of Woodland (153° SSE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Woodland at fair strength or better, 90% 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 Woodland, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Woodland

The farthest main network tower for Woodland is KOVR (CBS), 34 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 Woodland

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 29; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KSTV-LDLow power16 mi 97° EFairSacramento, CA
KRJR-LDLow power16 mi 97° EFairSacramento, CA
KAHC-LDLow power16 mi 97° EFairSacramento, CA
KFMS-LDLow power16 mi 97° EFairSacramento, CA
KEFM-LDLow power16 mi 83° EFairSacramento, CA
KMSX-LDLow power16 mi 83° EFairSacramento, CA
KBTV-CDClass A18 mi 116° ESEFairSacramento, CA
KEZT-CDClass A18 mi 116° ESEFairSacramento, CA
K20JX-DClass A27 mi 66° ENEFairSacramento, CA
KTFK-DTFull power34 mi 154° SSEGoodStockton, CA
KSAO-LDLow power36 mi 93° EWeakSacramento, CA
K04QR-DLow power36 mi 93° EPoorEsparto, CA
KEDSFull power36 mi 356° NWeakColusa, CA
KKPM-CDClass A37 mi 356° NWeakYuba City, CA
KYUB-LDLow power37 mi 356° NWeakSacramento, CA
KFTY-LDLow power46 mi 269° WPoorMiddletown, CA
KDAS-LDLow power49 mi 257° WSWPoorSanta Rosa, CA
KUKR-LDLow power49 mi 257° WSWPoorSanta Rosa, CA
KZHD-LDLow power50 mi 242° WSWPoorRohnert Park, CA
K06QM-DLow power50 mi 242° WSWPoorPetaluma, CA
K33QW-DTranslator55 mi 11° NPoorOroville, CA
K04QC-DLow power55 mi 11° NPoorPalermo, CA
K26PQ-DLow power55 mi 11° NPoorOroville, CA
K15FJ-DLow power59 mi 296° WNWPoorLakeport, CA
K11XS-DLow power65 mi 146° SEPoorModesto, CA

How Woodland compares with the rest of California

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Woodland ranks 645th of 1,078 places in California: fewer than the typical California town (25). Its nearest major network tower is 16 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 Sacramento, 16 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Woodland: step by step

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 154° SSE, the direction of KOVR (CBS), 34 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 20 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Woodland, CA?

ABC is on channel 10 from KXTV, broadcasting from 34 miles SSE of Woodland. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Woodland, CA?

CBS is on channel 13 from KOVR, broadcasting from 34 miles SSE of Woodland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Woodland, CA?

NBC is on channel 3 from KCRA-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles SSE of Woodland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Woodland, CA?

Fox is on channel 40 from KTXL, broadcasting from 32 miles SSE of Woodland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Woodland, CA?

PBS is on channel 6 from KVIE, broadcasting from 32 miles SSE of Woodland. Estimated signal: fair.

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

41 transmitters within 70 miles of Woodland; around 20 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 Woodland?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 153°. The main network towers for Woodland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Woodland?

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 Woodland?

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 Woodland?

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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More: all TV stations in California · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Woodland; signal estimates ignore terrain.