TV channels & antenna towers in Thibodaux, Louisiana

Thibodaux has 35 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 KFOL-CD, 13 miles to the S.

Open Thibodaux in the live finder

35TV transmitters within 70 miles

8networks over the air

13 mito the closest tower

14,584population

Network channels in Thibodaux

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
ABCWBRZ-TVABC	2	41 mi	327° NNW	Fair	Baton Rouge, LA
TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo	30.2	43 mi	341° NNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWGMB-TVCW	44.2	46 mi	324° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWBRL-CDCW	21	46 mi	324° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
NBCWVLA-TVNBC	33	46 mi	324° NW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWAFBCBS	9	46 mi	329° NNW	Weak	Baton Rouge, LA
CBSWWL-TVCBS	4	48 mi	81° E	Good	New Orleans, LA
MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV	39.2	50 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
CWWNOL-TVCW	38	53 mi	78° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
NBCWDSUNBC	6	53 mi	78° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
ABCWGNOABC	26	53 mi	78° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
FOXWVUE-DTFox	8	53 mi	78° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
IONWPXL-TVION	49	54 mi	76° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
TLMKGLA-DTTelemundo	42	54 mi	76° ENE	Good	Hammond, LA

Over-the-air TV in Thibodaux

With roughly 14,600 residents, Thibodaux is a city in Louisiana. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 35 licensed TV transmitters: 16 full-power, 11 Class A and 8 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Thibodaux, 7 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 25 are more than 45 miles 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.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 26 (WGNO), CBS on channel 4 (WWL-TV), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 8 (WVUE-DT), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-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 (good 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 Thibodaux

The main network towers around Thibodaux are in different directions: ABC 78° ENE (53 mi), CBS 81° E (48 mi), NBC 324° NW (46 mi) and Fox 78° ENE (53 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, WNOL-TV, WDSU, WGNO, WVUE-DT and KGLA-DT, transmit from the same tower site about 53 miles east of Thibodaux (78° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Thibodaux at fair strength or better, 70% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WGNO (ABC) and WVUE-DT (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Thibodaux. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Thibodaux

The farthest main network tower for Thibodaux is WVUE-DT (Fox), 53 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

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 Thibodaux

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KFOL-CDClass A	13 mi	172° S	Good	Houma, LA
KJUN-CDClass A	21 mi	262° W	Fair	Morgan City, LA
KWBJ-CDClass A	24 mi	257° WSW	Fair	Morgan City, LA
KNLD-LDLow power	38 mi	78° ENE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
WQDT-LDLow power	38 mi	78° ENE	Weak	New, LA
WTNO-CDClass A	43 mi	73° ENE	Weak	New Orleans, LA
W31EL-DLow power	43 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WRUG-LDLow power	44 mi	346° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KZUP-CDClass A	46 mi	324° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K27NB-DLow power	46 mi	324° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
K29LR-DLow power	46 mi	324° NW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WLPB-TVFull power	46 mi	330° NNW	Good	Baton Rouge, LA
KNOV-CDClass A	46 mi	76° ENE	Poor	New Orleans, LA
WUPLFull power	48 mi	81° E	Good	Slidell, LA
WBXN-CDClass A	48 mi	81° E	Poor	New Orleans, LA
K20MM-DLow power	49 mi	80° E	Poor	New Orleans, LA
KPBN-LDLow power	49 mi	338° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
KBTR-CDClass A	49 mi	334° NNW	Poor	Baton Rouge, LA
WYES-TVFull power	53 mi	78° ENE	Good	New Orleans, LA
WLAE-TVFull power	54 mi	76° ENE	Fair	New Orleans, LA
WHNOFull power	54 mi	76° ENE	Fair	New Orleans, LA

How Thibodaux compares with the rest of Louisiana

With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Thibodaux ranks 70th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 41 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 Houma, 15 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Thibodaux: 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 78° ENE, the direction of WVUE-DT (Fox), 53 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 Thibodaux, LA?

ABC is on channel 26 from WGNO, broadcasting from 53 miles ENE of Thibodaux. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Thibodaux, LA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WWL-TV, broadcasting from 48 miles E of Thibodaux. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Thibodaux, LA?

NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles NW of Thibodaux. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Thibodaux, LA?

Fox is on channel 8 from WVUE-DT, broadcasting from 53 miles ENE of Thibodaux. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Thibodaux, LA?

CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles NW of Thibodaux. Estimated signal: good.

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

35 transmitters within 70 miles of Thibodaux; 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 Thibodaux?

What kind of antenna do I need in Thibodaux?

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 117° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Thibodaux?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Thibodaux?

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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