TV channels & antenna towers in Bunkie, Louisiana

Bunkie has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, Telemundo and MeTV. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KALB-TV (CW), 19 miles to the WNW.

Open Bunkie in the live finder

35TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

19 mito the closest tower

4,066population

Network channels in Bunkie

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	19 mi	288° WNW	Strong	Alexandria, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	41 mi	183° S	Good	Lafayette, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	44 mi	188° S	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	44 mi	188° S	Fair	Lafayette, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	44 mi	163° SSE	Good	New Iberia, LA
ABCKLAX-TVABC	31	48 mi	333° NNW	Fair	Alexandria, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	51 mi	172° S	Poor	Lafayette, LA
FOXWNTZ-TVFox	48	57 mi	30° NNE	Fair	Natchez, MS
CWKPLCCW	7.2	62 mi	232° SW	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	69 mi	120° ESE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	69 mi	129° SE	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	69 mi	129° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	69 mi	129° SE	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Bunkie

With roughly 4,070 residents, Bunkie is a town in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 35 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 7 Class A, 12 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 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 13 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 farther out. Four of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Lafayette, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lafayette's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 3 (KATC), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 5.3 (KALB-TV), Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WAFB in Baton Rouge, LA, 70 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 4 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 Bunkie

Point your antenna S, at about 186°. The main network towers for Bunkie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KATC and KLFY-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles south of Bunkie (188° S). 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 Bunkie at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across five other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Bunkie

The farthest main network tower for Bunkie is KATC (ABC), 44 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WVLA-TV (NBC), 69 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Bunkie

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K25PZ-DLow power	19 mi	288° WNW	Fair	Alexandria, LA
KBCAFull power	26 mi	263° W	Good	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	26 mi	263° W	Fair	Alexandria, LA
K30QG-DTranslator	27 mi	325° NW	Fair	Alexandria, LA
K04SA-DLow power	27 mi	325° NW	Weak	Alexandria, LA
K22OW-DLow power	29 mi	328° NNW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	44 mi	188° S	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	44 mi	188° S	Good	Lafayette, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	44 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	44 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	45 mi	195° SSW	Poor	Crowley, LA
KLPA-TVFull power	47 mi	333° NNW	Good	Alexandria, LA
K12XQ-DLow power	50 mi	6° N	Poor	Columbia, LA
K21OM-DLow power	54 mi	192° SSW	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KLTL-TVFull power	62 mi	232° SW	Weak	Lake Charles, LA
K22NI-DLow power	63 mi	288° WNW	Poor	Leesville, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	63 mi	170° S	Poor	Lafayette, LA
K30QV-DLow power	64 mi	257° WSW	Poor	Deridder, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	69 mi	129° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	69 mi	129° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	69 mi	129° SE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	69 mi	121° ESE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

How Bunkie compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Bunkie ranks 135th of 283 places in Louisiana: the same as the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 19 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

50% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Alexandria, 29 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Bunkie: 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 188° S, the direction of KATC (ABC), 44 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 Bunkie, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KATC, broadcasting from 44 miles S of Bunkie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Bunkie, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 69 miles SE of Bunkie. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Bunkie, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles S of Bunkie. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Bunkie, LA?

CW is on channel 5.3 from KALB-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles WNW of Bunkie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Telemundo in Bunkie, LA?

Telemundo is on channel 50.3 from KLWB, broadcasting from 44 miles SSE of Bunkie. Estimated signal: good.

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

35 transmitters within 70 miles of Bunkie; around 16 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 Bunkie?

Point your antenna S, at about 186°. The main network towers for Bunkie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Bunkie?

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. Picking up NBC from up to 69 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Bunkie?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Bunkie?

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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