TV channels & antenna towers in Iowa, Louisiana

Iowa has 44 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KPLC (CW), 11 miles to the N.

Open Iowa in the live finder

44TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

3,219population

Network channels in Iowa

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CWKPLCCW	7.2	11 mi	4° N	Good	Lake Charles, LA
TLMKWWE-LDTelemundo	19.3	18 mi	267° W	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
CBSKSWL-LDCBS	17	18 mi	267° W	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
ABCKVHPABC	29.2	34 mi	276° W	Good	Lake Charles, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	44 mi	82° E	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	44 mi	82° E	Fair	Lafayette, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	48 mi	80° E	Good	Lafayette, LA
ABCKBMTABC	12	52 mi	267° W	Fair	Beaumont, TX
TBNKITU-TVTrinity	34	54 mi	266° W	Good	Beaumont, TX
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	57 mi	91° E	Poor	Lafayette, LA
CWKFDMCW	6.2	58 mi	264° W	Fair	Beaumont, TX
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	63 mi	83° E	Fair	New Iberia, LA
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	63 mi	29° NNE	Good	Alexandria, LA

Over-the-air TV in Iowa

Iowa is a town of about 3,220 people in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 44 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 4 Class A, 25 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 9 between 25 and 45 miles, and 29 farther out. Four of the 13 network stations in range are licensed to Lake Charles, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lake Charles's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 3 (KATC), CBS on channel 17 (KSWL-LD), NBC on channel 14 (KLAF-LD), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 7.2 (KPLC), Telemundo on channel 19.3 (KWWE-LD) and Trinity on channel 34 (KITU-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair 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 Iowa

Point your antenna E, at about 81°. The main network towers for Iowa 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 east of Iowa (82° E). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Iowa at fair strength or better, 40% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Iowa

The farthest main network tower for Iowa is KADN-TV (Fox), 48 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 Iowa

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 31; see all in the finder.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KLTL-TVFull power	11 mi	4° N	Good	Lake Charles, LA
K21OB-DLow power	14 mi	282° WNW	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
KFAM-CDClass A	18 mi	267° W	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
K32PB-DLow power	34 mi	276° W	Weak	Lake Charles, LA
K30QV-DLow power	37 mi	339° NNW	Weak	Deridder, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	38 mi	81° E	Weak	Crowley, LA
K21OM-DLow power	39 mi	95° E	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	44 mi	82° E	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	44 mi	82° E	Good	Lafayette, LA
KBCAFull power	52 mi	27° NNE	Good	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	52 mi	27° NNE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K36ID-DLow power	52 mi	267° W	Poor	Beaumont, TX
K02RA-DLow power	58 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KJYK-LDLow power	58 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KGEW-LDLow power	58 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Port Arthur, TX
KULC-LDLow power	58 mi	252° WSW	Poor	Port Arthur, TX
KBTV-TVFull power	58 mi	265° W	Fair	Port Arthur, TX
KAOB-LDLow power	61 mi	262° W	Poor	Beaumont, TX
K14TL-DLow power	61 mi	262° W	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KUMJ-LDLow power	61 mi	262° W	Poor	Beaumont, TX
KAJN-CDClass A	62 mi	102° ESE	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KDCG-CDClass A	63 mi	83° E	Poor	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	63 mi	83° E	Poor	Lafayette, LA
K25PZ-DLow power	63 mi	29° NNE	Poor	Alexandria, LA
KUMY-LDLow power	66 mi	261° W	Poor	Beaumont, TX

How Iowa compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Iowa ranks 70th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 11 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 Lake Charles, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Iowa: 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 80° E, the direction of KADN-TV (Fox), 48 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 18 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 Iowa, LA?

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

What channel is CBS in Iowa, LA?

CBS is on channel 17 from KSWL-LD, broadcasting from 18 miles W of Iowa. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Iowa, LA?

NBC is on channel 14 from KLAF-LD, broadcasting from 57 miles E of Iowa. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is Fox in Iowa, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles E of Iowa. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Iowa, LA?

CW is on channel 7.2 from KPLC, broadcasting from 11 miles N of Iowa. Estimated signal: good.

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

44 transmitters within 70 miles of Iowa; around 18 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 Iowa?

Point your antenna E, at about 81°. The main network towers for Iowa sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Iowa?

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 Iowa?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Iowa?

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