TV channels & antenna towers in Pineville, Louisiana

Pineville has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, Fox, CW and MeTV. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K22OW-D, 1.2 miles to the SSW.

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23TV transmitters within 70 miles

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Network channels in Pineville

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCKLAX-TVABC	31	18 mi	338° NNW	Good	Alexandria, LA
CWKALB-TVCW	5.3	20 mi	190° S	Strong	Alexandria, LA
FOXWNTZ-TVFox	48	50 mi	61° ENE	Good	Natchez, MS
CWKARDCW	14.2	56 mi	16° NNE	Good	West Monroe, LA
ABCKNOE-TVABC	8.2	64 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Monroe, LA
MeTVKMLUMeTV	11.1	64 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Columbia, LA
FOXKADN-TVFox	15	68 mi	169° S	Fair	Lafayette, LA
ABCKATCABC	3	70 mi	173° S	Good	Lafayette, LA
CWKLFY-TVCW	10.2	70 mi	173° S	Weak	Lafayette, LA

Over-the-air TV in Pineville

Pineville is a city of about 14,400 people in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 13 full-power, 1 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 9 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Pineville, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Lafayette, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Lafayette's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 31 (KLAX-TV), Fox on channel 48 (WNTZ-TV), CW on channel 5.3 (KALB-TV) and MeTV on channel 11.1 (KMLU). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WAFB in Baton Rouge, LA, 98 miles to the southeast. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WVLA-TV in Baton Rouge, LA, 97 miles to the southeast. 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 Pineville

The main network towers around Pineville are in different directions: ABC 338° NNW (18 mi) and Fox 61° ENE (50 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, KNOE-TV and KMLU, transmit from the same tower site about 64 miles north of Pineville (19° NNE). 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 Pineville at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pineville

The farthest main network tower for Pineville is WNTZ-TV (Fox), 50 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 Pineville

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
K22OW-DLow power	1.2 mi	214° SSW	Fair	Alexandria, LA
K30QG-DTranslator	3.8 mi	185° S	Good	Alexandria, LA
K04SA-DLow power	3.8 mi	185° S	Good	Alexandria, LA
KLPA-TVFull power	18 mi	338° NNW	Strong	Alexandria, LA
K25PZ-DLow power	20 mi	190° S	Fair	Alexandria, LA
KBCAFull power	31 mi	201° SSW	Good	Alexandria, LA
K29NX-DLow power	31 mi	201° SSW	Weak	Alexandria, LA
K12XQ-DLow power	31 mi	40° NE	Weak	Columbia, LA
K22NI-DLow power	46 mi	263° W	Poor	Leesville, LA
K30QV-DLow power	62 mi	230° SW	Poor	Deridder, LA
KLTM-TVFull power	64 mi	19° NNE	Fair	Monroe, LA
KAGN-CDClass A	69 mi	177° S	Poor	Crowley, LA
KNGC-LDLow power	70 mi	173° S	Poor	Lafayette, LA
KLPB-TVFull power	70 mi	173° S	Fair	Lafayette, LA

How Pineville compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Pineville ranks 135th of 283 places in Louisiana: the same as the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 18 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 Alexandria, 1.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pineville: 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 61° ENE, the direction of WNTZ-TV (Fox), 50 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 16 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 Pineville, LA?

ABC is on channel 31 from KLAX-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles NNW of Pineville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Pineville, LA?

Fox is on channel 48 from WNTZ-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles ENE of Pineville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Pineville, LA?

CW is on channel 5.3 from KALB-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Pineville. Estimated signal: strong.

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

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Pineville; around 16 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 Pineville?

The main network towers around Pineville are in different directions: ABC 338° NNW (18 mi) and Fox 61° ENE (50 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pineville?

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. The towers are spread over about 83° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pineville?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Pineville?

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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