TV channels & antenna towers in Grand Isle, Louisiana

Grand Isle has 18 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WUPL, 46 miles to the N.

Open Grand Isle in the live finder

18TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

46 mito the closest tower

1,399population

Network channels in Grand Isle

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	46 mi	356° N	Good	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	49 mi	2° N	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	49 mi	2° N	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	49 mi	2° N	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	50 mi	3° N	Good	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	51 mi	3° N	Good	Hammond, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	52 mi	3° N	Good	New Orleans, LA

Over-the-air TV in Grand Isle

Grand Isle, Louisiana has a population of about 1,400. There are 18 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 4 Class A and 3 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Grand Isle, 0 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to New Orleans, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New Orleans's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 26 (WGNO), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WDSU), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 38 (WNOL-TV), ION on channel 49 (WPXL-TV) and Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT). 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 Grand Isle

Point your antenna N, at about 1°. The main network towers for Grand Isle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WNOL-TV, WDSU, WGNO, WVUE-DT and KGLA-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 49 miles north of Grand Isle (2° N). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Grand Isle at fair strength or better, all arrive from the north, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Grand Isle

The farthest main network tower for Grand Isle is WVUE-DT (Fox), 50 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Grand Isle

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WUPLFull power	46 mi	356° N	Good	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	46 mi	356° N	Poor	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	47 mi	357° N	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	48 mi	345° NNW	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	48 mi	345° NNW	Poor	New, LA
WYES-TVFull power	50 mi	3° N	Good	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	50 mi	354° N	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	52 mi	2° N	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	52 mi	3° N	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	52 mi	350° N	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	55 mi	299° WNW	Poor	Houma, LA

How Grand Isle compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Grand Isle ranks 210th of 283 places in Louisiana: fewer than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 46 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

27% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Marrero, 46 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Grand Isle: 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 3° N, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 50 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 11 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 Grand Isle, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 49 miles N of Grand Isle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Grand Isle, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles N of Grand Isle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Grand Isle, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 49 miles N of Grand Isle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Grand Isle, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 50 miles N of Grand Isle. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Grand Isle, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles N of Grand Isle. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Grand Isle?

18 transmitters within 70 miles of Grand Isle; around 11 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 Grand Isle?

Point your antenna N, at about 1°. The main network towers for Grand Isle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Grand Isle?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Grand Isle?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Grand Isle?

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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