TV channels & antenna towers in Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie has 30 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WTNO-CD, 0.9 miles to the SE.

Open Metairie in the live finder

30TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

0.9 mito the closest tower

138,481population

Network channels in Metairie

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	8.7 mi	128° SE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	12 mi	101° ESE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	12 mi	101° ESE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	12 mi	101° ESE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	12 mi	90° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	12 mi	100° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	13 mi	92° E	Strong	Hammond, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	60 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	66 mi	289° WNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	69 mi	293° WNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	69 mi	298° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Metairie

Metairie is a city of about 138,000 people in Louisiana. There are 30 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 14 full-power, 9 Class A and 7 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 17 transmitters are within 25 miles, 0 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Six of the 11 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 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 (strong 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 Metairie

Point your antenna ESE, at about 108°. The main network towers for Metairie 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 12 miles east of Metairie (101° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Metairie at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Metairie

The farthest main network tower for Metairie is WVUE-DT (Fox), 12 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WTNO-CD is only 0.9 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 Metairie

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WTNO-CDClass A	0.9 mi	139° SE	Strong	New Orleans, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	5.4 mi	114° ESE	Good	New Orleans, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	5.7 mi	207° SSW	Good	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	5.7 mi	207° SSW	Good	New, LA
WUPLFull power	8.7 mi	128° SE	Strong	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	8.7 mi	128° SE	Good	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	8.9 mi	120° ESE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	12 mi	90° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	12 mi	90° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
WYES-TVFull power	12 mi	100° E	Strong	New Orleans, LA
KFOL-CDClass A	46 mi	237° WSW	Poor	Houma, LA
W30EZ-DLow power	53 mi	26° NNE	Poor	Slidell, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	59 mi	301° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
W31EL-DLow power	62 mi	296° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	63 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	66 mi	254° WSW	Poor	Morgan City, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	67 mi	299° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	68 mi	293° WNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	69 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

How Metairie compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Metairie ranks 70th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 8.7 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 New Orleans, 5.1 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Metairie: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 100° E, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 12 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 Metairie, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 12 miles ESE of Metairie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Metairie, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 8.7 miles SE of Metairie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Metairie, LA?

NBC is on channel 6 from WDSU, broadcasting from 12 miles ESE of Metairie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Metairie, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 12 miles E of Metairie. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Metairie, LA?

CW is on channel 38 from WNOL-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles ESE of Metairie. Estimated signal: strong.

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

30 transmitters within 70 miles of Metairie; around 18 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 Metairie?

Point your antenna ESE, at about 108°. The main network towers for Metairie sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Metairie?

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 Metairie?

WTNO-CD is only 0.9 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 Metairie?

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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