TV channels & antenna towers in Houma, Louisiana

Houma has 35 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KFOL-CD, 4.6 miles to the WNW.

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35TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

4.6 mito the closest tower

34,287population

Network channels in Houma

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	46 mi	62° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	52 mi	62° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	52 mi	62° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	52 mi	62° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	52 mi	62° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	53 mi	60° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	54 mi	60° ENE	Good	Hammond, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	56 mi	330° NNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	58 mi	340° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	60 mi	327° NNW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	60 mi	327° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	60 mi	327° NNW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	61 mi	331° NNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	65 mi	335° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Houma

Houma is a city of about 34,300 people in Louisiana. There are 35 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 16 full-power, 11 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 12 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 1 transmitter is within 25 miles, 5 between 25 and 45 miles, and 29 farther out. Seven of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to Baton Rouge, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Baton Rouge's stations.

The strongest network signals here 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), Telemundo on channel 42 (KGLA-DT) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 5 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 Houma

Point your antenna ENE, at about 62°. The main network towers for Houma 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 52 miles northeast of Houma (62° ENE). 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 Houma at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WGNO (ABC), WDSU (NBC) and WVUE-DT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Houma. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Houma

The farthest main network tower for Houma is WVUE-DT (Fox), 52 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Houma

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KFOL-CDClass A	4.6 mi	287° WNW	Good	Houma, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	29 mi	292° WNW	Weak	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	30 mi	287° WNW	Fair	Morgan City, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	38 mi	55° NE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	38 mi	55° NE	Weak	New, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	43 mi	53° NE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	46 mi	58° ENE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	46 mi	62° ENE	Good	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	46 mi	62° ENE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	47 mi	62° ENE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	52 mi	62° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	53 mi	60° ENE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	53 mi	60° ENE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
W31EL-DLow power	58 mi	337° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	59 mi	343° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	60 mi	327° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	60 mi	327° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	60 mi	327° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	61 mi	332° NNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	64 mi	337° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	64 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

How Houma compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Houma ranks 92nd of 283 places in Louisiana: more 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 Metairie Terrace, 43 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Houma: 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 62° ENE, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 52 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 17 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 Houma, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 52 miles ENE of Houma. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Houma, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles ENE of Houma. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Houma, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 52 miles ENE of Houma. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Houma, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 52 miles ENE of Houma. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Houma, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 52 miles ENE of Houma. Estimated signal: good.

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

35 transmitters within 70 miles of Houma; around 17 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 Houma?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 62°. The main network towers for Houma sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Houma?

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 Houma?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Houma?

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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