TV channels & antenna towers in Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington has 43 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTIU, 2.3 miles to the SE.

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43TV transmitters within 70 miles

9networks over the air

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84,067population

Network channels in Bloomington

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWIPX-TVION	63	26 mi	51° NE	Good	Bloomington, IN
CBSWTTVCBS	4	26 mi	50° NE	Good	Bloomington, IN
FOXWTHI-TVFox	10.2	46 mi	277° W	Fair	Terre Haute, IN
CWWTWOCW	2.2	47 mi	277° W	Good	Terre Haute, IN
ABCWAWV-TVABC	38	47 mi	277° W	Good	Terre Haute, IN
TLMWDNI-CDTelemundo	19	50 mi	28° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
FOXWXINFox	59	53 mi	19° NNE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
CBSWTTKCBS	29	53 mi	19° NNE	Good	Kokomo, IN
CWWISH-TVCW	8	53 mi	19° NNE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
UNIWHMB-TVUnivision	40	53 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
ABCWRTVABC	6	54 mi	19° NNE	Good	Indianapolis, IN
MeTVWALV-CDMeTV	46.1	56 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWTHRNBC	13	56 mi	19° NNE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
NBCWAVENBC	3	67 mi	145° SE	Fair	Louisville, KY
CBSWLKYCBS	32	67 mi	145° SE	Fair	Louisville, KY
ABCWHAS-TVABC	11	67 mi	147° SSE	Poor	Louisville, KY
FOXWDRBFox	41	67 mi	147° SSE	Fair	Louisville, KY
CWWBKICW	58	67 mi	147° SSE	Fair	Salem, IN

Over-the-air TV in Bloomington

Bloomington is a city of about 84,100 people in Indiana. There are 43 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 24 full-power, 9 Class A, 8 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 38 farther out. Seven of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Indianapolis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Indianapolis's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 6 (WRTV), CBS on channel 4 (WTTV), NBC on channel 3 (WAVE), Fox on channel 59 (WXIN), CW on channel 2.2 (WTWO), ION on channel 63 (WIPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 19 (WDNI-CD), Univision on channel 40 (WHMB-TV) and MeTV on channel 46.1 (WALV-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal) and Univision (fair signal). 8 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 Bloomington

The main network towers around Bloomington are in different directions: ABC 19° NNE (54 mi), CBS 50° NE (26 mi), NBC 145° SE (67 mi) and Fox 19° NNE (53 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WIPX-TV and WTTV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles northeast of Bloomington (51° NE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Bloomington at fair strength or better, 31% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across three other directions.

WRTV (ABC), WAVE (NBC) and WXIN (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Bloomington. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bloomington

The farthest main network tower for Bloomington is WAVE (NBC), 67 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WTIU is only 2.3 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 Bloomington

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTIUFull power	2.3 mi	134° SE	Strong	Bloomington, IN
WREP-LDLow power	20 mi	17° NNE	Weak	Martinsville, IN
WCLJ-TVFull power	26 mi	51° NE	Good	Bloomington, IN
WRLW-CDClass A	46 mi	149° SSE	Poor	Salem, IN
W19FD-DLow power	47 mi	277° W	Poor	Terre Haute, IN
W24FB-DLow power	47 mi	277° W	Poor	Brazil, IN
WNDY-TVFull power	53 mi	19° NNE	Weak	Marion, IN
WIIH-CDClass A	53 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WDTIFull power	53 mi	19° NNE	Weak	Indianapolis, IN
WJSJ-CDClass A	53 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSWY-LDTranslator	53 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WBXI-CDClass A	53 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WSDI-LDLow power	53 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WQDE-LDLow power	53 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WUDZ-LDLow power	53 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WFYIFull power	54 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Indianapolis, IN
WFYI-LDLow power	54 mi	19° NNE	Poor	Indianapolis, IN
WJTS-CDClass A	57 mi	199° SSW	Poor	Jasper, IN
WVUTFull power	62 mi	236° SW	Poor	Vincennes, IN
WDYL-LDLow power	67 mi	146° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY
WBNM-LDTranslator	67 mi	146° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY
WJYL-CDClass A	67 mi	145° SE	Poor	Jeffersonville, IN
WMYO-CDClass A	67 mi	145° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY
WKPC-TVFull power	67 mi	146° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY
WKMJ-TVFull power	67 mi	146° SE	Poor	Louisville, KY

How Bloomington compares with the rest of Indiana

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Bloomington ranks 146th of 352 places in Indiana: the same as the typical Indiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 26 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

20% of Indiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Indianapolis, 46 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bloomington: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 145° SE, the direction of WAVE (NBC), 67 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 16 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 Bloomington, IN?

ABC is on channel 6 from WRTV, broadcasting from 54 miles NNE of Bloomington. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Bloomington, IN?

CBS is on channel 4 from WTTV, broadcasting from 26 miles NE of Bloomington. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Bloomington, IN?

NBC is on channel 3 from WAVE, broadcasting from 67 miles SE of Bloomington. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Bloomington, IN?

Fox is on channel 59 from WXIN, broadcasting from 53 miles NNE of Bloomington. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bloomington, IN?

CW is on channel 2.2 from WTWO, broadcasting from 47 miles W of Bloomington. Estimated signal: good.

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

43 transmitters within 70 miles of Bloomington; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Bloomington?

What kind of antenna do I need in Bloomington?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 127° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bloomington?

WTIU is only 2.3 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 Bloomington?

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 Indiana · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bloomington; signal estimates ignore terrain.