TV channels & antenna towers in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana

Jean Lafitte has 21 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 KNLD-LD, 13 miles to the NNW.

Open Jean Lafitte in the live finder

21TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

1,972population

Network channels in Jean Lafitte

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	13 mi	24° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	18 mi	34° NE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	18 mi	34° NE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	18 mi	34° NE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	18 mi	35° NE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	20 mi	32° NNE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	20 mi	34° NNE	Strong	Hammond, LA

Over-the-air TV in Jean Lafitte

With roughly 1,970 residents, Jean Lafitte is a small community in Louisiana. Our map shows 21 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 6 Class A and 4 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 1 between 25 and 45 miles, and 3 farther 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.

For the networks, the best local options 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 (strong 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 Jean Lafitte

Point your antenna NNE, at about 32°. The main network towers for Jean Lafitte 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 18 miles northeast of Jean Lafitte (34° NE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

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

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Jean Lafitte

The farthest main network tower for Jean Lafitte is WVUE-DT (Fox), 18 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WUPL is only 13 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 Jean Lafitte

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KNLD-LDLow power	13 mi	341° NNW	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	13 mi	341° NNW	Fair	New, LA
WUPLFull power	13 mi	24° NNE	Strong	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	13 mi	24° NNE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	14 mi	26° NNE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	15 mi	13° NNE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	17 mi	357° N	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	18 mi	35° NE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	20 mi	31° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	20 mi	32° NNE	Good	New Orleans, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	41 mi	258° WSW	Weak	Houma, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	63 mi	271° W	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	65 mi	269° W	Poor	Morgan City, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	69 mi	18° NNE	Poor	Slidell, LA

How Jean Lafitte compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Jean Lafitte ranks 92nd of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 13 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

23% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Marrero, 11 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Jean Lafitte: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 35° NE, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 18 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 Jean Lafitte, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 18 miles NE of Jean Lafitte. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Jean Lafitte, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles NNE of Jean Lafitte. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Jean Lafitte, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 18 miles NE of Jean Lafitte. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Jean Lafitte, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 18 miles NE of Jean Lafitte. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Jean Lafitte, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NE of Jean Lafitte. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Jean Lafitte?

21 transmitters within 70 miles of Jean Lafitte; around 17 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Jean Lafitte?

Point your antenna NNE, at about 32°. The main network towers for Jean Lafitte sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Jean Lafitte?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Jean Lafitte?

WUPL is only 13 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 Jean Lafitte?

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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