TV channels & antenna towers in Opelousas, Louisiana

Opelousas has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KADN-TV (Fox), 14 miles to the SW.

Open Opelousas in the live finder

36TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

14 mito the closest tower

16,591population

Network channels in Opelousas

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	14 mi	214° SW	Strong	Lafayette, LA
TLMKLWBTelemundo	50.3	15 mi	152° SSE	Strong	New Iberia, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	19 mi	219° SW	Fair	Lafayette, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	19 mi	221° SW	Strong	Lafayette, LA
NBCKLAF-LDNBC	14	22 mi	177° S	Fair	Lafayette, LA
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	43 mi	325° NW	Good	Alexandria, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	50 mi	106° ESE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	50 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	50 mi	106° ESE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	53 mi	102° ESE	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	54 mi	96° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	55 mi	107° ESE	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
CWKPLCCW	7.2	56 mi	260° W	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	62 mi	100° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

Over-the-air TV in Opelousas

Opelousas, Louisiana has a population of about 16,600. Our map shows 36 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 14 full-power, 8 Class A, 12 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 10 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 20 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.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 3 (KATC), CBS on channel 9 (WAFB), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 5.3 (KALB-TV), Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). 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 Opelousas

Point your antenna SW, at about 217°. The main network towers for Opelousas sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Two network stations, KLFY-TV and KATC, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles southwest of Opelousas (219° SW). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Opelousas at fair strength or better, 33% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across four other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Opelousas

The farthest main network tower for Opelousas is KATC (ABC), 19 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

WAFB (CBS), 53 miles east and WVLA-TV (NBC), 50 miles east, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

KADN-TV is only 14 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 Opelousas

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KDCG-CDClass A	15 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Opelousas, LA
KXKW-LDTranslator	15 mi	152° SSE	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	19 mi	219° SW	Good	Lafayette, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	19 mi	221° SW	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	23 mi	231° SW	Fair	Crowley, LA
K21OM-DLow power	29 mi	215° SW	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KAJN-CDClass A	34 mi	171° S	Fair	Lafayette, LA
KBCAFull power	41 mi	309° NW	Good	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	41 mi	309° NW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K25PZ-DLow power	43 mi	325° NW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	50 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	50 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	50 mi	106° ESE	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	53 mi	102° ESE	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	54 mi	97° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K30QG-DTranslator	55 mi	337° NNW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
K04SA-DLow power	55 mi	337° NNW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
KLTL-TVFull power	56 mi	260° W	Fair	Lake Charles, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	57 mi	96° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K22OW-DLow power	58 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Alexandria, LA
W31EL-DLow power	60 mi	100° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	64 mi	97° E	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA

How Opelousas compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Opelousas ranks 26th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Lafayette, 22 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Opelousas: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 221° SW, the direction of KATC (ABC), 19 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 20 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 Opelousas, LA?

ABC is on channel 3 from KATC, broadcasting from 19 miles SW of Opelousas. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Opelousas, LA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 53 miles ESE of Opelousas. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is NBC in Opelousas, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles ESE of Opelousas. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Opelousas, LA?

Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles SW of Opelousas. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Opelousas, LA?

CW is on channel 5.3 from KALB-TV, broadcasting from 43 miles NW of Opelousas. Estimated signal: good.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Opelousas; around 20 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 Opelousas?

Point your antenna SW, at about 217°. The main network towers for Opelousas sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Opelousas?

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. Picking up CBS and NBC from up to 53 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Opelousas?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Opelousas?

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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