TV channels & antenna towers in White Castle, Louisiana
White Castle has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WBRZ-TV (ABC), 9.2 miles to the NNW.
Network channels in White Castle
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCWBRZ-TVABC | 2 | 9.2 mi | 342° NNW | Good | Baton Rouge, LA |
| CWWGMB-TVCW | 44.2 | 13 mi | 324° NW | Strong | Baton Rouge, LA |
| CWWBRL-CDCW | 21 | 13 mi | 324° NW | Fair | Baton Rouge, LA |
| NBCWVLA-TVNBC | 33 | 13 mi | 324° NW | Strong | Baton Rouge, LA |
| CBSWAFBCBS | 9 | 14 mi | 344° NNW | Fair | Baton Rouge, LA |
| TLMWLFT-CDTelemundo | 30.2 | 16 mi | 21° NNE | Fair | Baton Rouge, LA |
| MeTVWBXH-CDMeTV | 39.2 | 19 mi | 354° N | Fair | Baton Rouge, LA |
| TLMKLWBTelemundo | 50.3 | 50 mi | 284° WNW | Good | New Iberia, LA |
| NBCKLAF-LDNBC | 14 | 55 mi | 274° W | Poor | Lafayette, LA |
| FOXKADN-TVFox | 15 | 65 mi | 282° WNW | Fair | Lafayette, LA |
| CWKLFY-TVCW | 10.2 | 69 mi | 279° W | Weak | Lafayette, LA |
| CBSWWL-TVCBS | 4 | 69 mi | 105° ESE | Weak | New Orleans, LA |
| ABCKATCABC | 3 | 69 mi | 279° W | Good | Lafayette, LA |
Over-the-air TV in White Castle
White Castle, Louisiana has a population of about 1,830. There are 36 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 13 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.
15 of them are within 25 miles of White Castle, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Seven of the 13 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 2 (WBRZ-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WAFB), NBC on channel 33 (WVLA-TV), Fox on channel 15 (KADN-TV), CW on channel 44.2 (WGMB-TV), Telemundo on channel 50.3 (KLWB) and MeTV on channel 39.2 (WBXH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 3 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 White Castle
Point your antenna NNW, at about 337°. The main network towers for White Castle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, WGMB-TV, WBRL-CD and WVLA-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 13 miles northwest of White Castle (324° NW). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach White Castle at fair strength or better, 40% 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 White Castle, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for White Castle
The farthest main network tower for White Castle is WAFB (CBS), 14 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
KADN-TV (Fox), 65 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.
WGMB-TV 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 White Castle
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KZUP-CDClass A | 13 mi | 324° NW | Fair | Baton Rouge, LA |
| K27NB-DLow power | 13 mi | 324° NW | Weak | Baton Rouge, LA |
| K29LR-DLow power | 13 mi | 324° NW | Fair | Baton Rouge, LA |
| W31EL-DLow power | 14 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | Baton Rouge, LA |
| WLPB-TVFull power | 14 mi | 346° NNW | Strong | Baton Rouge, LA |
| KBTR-CDClass A | 18 mi | 353° N | Fair | Baton Rouge, LA |
| WRUG-LDLow power | 19 mi | 26° NNE | Fair | Baton Rouge, LA |
| KPBN-LDLow power | 19 mi | 2° N | Fair | Baton Rouge, LA |
| KJUN-CDClass A | 29 mi | 183° S | Weak | Morgan City, LA |
| KWBJ-CDClass A | 31 mi | 186° S | Fair | Morgan City, LA |
| KFOL-CDClass A | 44 mi | 151° SSE | Poor | Houma, LA |
| KDCG-CDClass A | 50 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Opelousas, LA |
| KXKW-LDTranslator | 50 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Lafayette, LA |
| KAJN-CDClass A | 51 mi | 261° W | Poor | Lafayette, LA |
| KNLD-LDLow power | 60 mi | 107° ESE | Poor | New Orleans, LA |
| WQDT-LDLow power | 60 mi | 107° ESE | Poor | New, LA |
| WTNO-CDClass A | 62 mi | 102° ESE | Poor | New Orleans, LA |
| KNOV-CDClass A | 66 mi | 103° ESE | Poor | New Orleans, LA |
| KLPB-TVFull power | 69 mi | 279° W | Fair | Lafayette, LA |
| WUPLFull power | 69 mi | 105° ESE | Weak | Slidell, LA |
| WBXN-CDClass A | 69 mi | 105° ESE | Poor | New Orleans, LA |
| KNGC-LDLow power | 69 mi | 279° W | Poor | Lafayette, LA |
| K20MM-DLow power | 69 mi | 104° ESE | Poor | New Orleans, LA |
How White Castle compares with the rest of Louisiana
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, White Castle ranks 46th of 283 places in Louisiana: more than the typical Louisiana town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 9.2 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.
50% of Louisiana's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Prairieville, 14 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in White Castle: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 344° NNW, the direction of WAFB (CBS), 14 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 19 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 White Castle, LA?
ABC is on channel 2 from WBRZ-TV, broadcasting from 9.2 miles NNW of White Castle. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in White Castle, LA?
CBS is on channel 9 from WAFB, broadcasting from 14 miles NNW of White Castle. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in White Castle, LA?
NBC is on channel 33 from WVLA-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles NW of White Castle. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in White Castle, LA?
Fox is on channel 15 from KADN-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles WNW of White Castle. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in White Castle, LA?
CW is on channel 44.2 from WGMB-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles NW of White Castle. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in White Castle?
36 transmitters within 70 miles of White Castle; around 19 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 White Castle?
Point your antenna NNW, at about 337°. The main network towers for White Castle sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in White Castle?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up Fox from up to 65 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in White Castle?
KADN-TV (Fox), 65 miles west, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is 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 that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in White Castle?
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.
TV channels in nearby Louisiana cities
- Saint Gabriel6.7 mi
- Plaquemine9.8 mi
- Donaldsonville10 mi
- Gardere12 mi
- Oak Hills Place14 mi
- Prairieville14 mi
- Village Saint George14 mi
- Gonzales14 mi
- Pierre Part15 mi
- Old Jefferson17 mi
- Inniswold17 mi
- Shenandoah18 mi
- Baton Rouge19 mi
- Port Allen20 mi
- Monticello23 mi
- Merrydale23 mi
- Denham Springs25 mi
- Brownsfield26 mi
- Central27 mi
- Walker28 mi
- Chackbay29 mi
- Baker29 mi
- Erwinville29 mi
- Thibodaux32 mi
More: all TV stations in Louisiana · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of White Castle; signal estimates ignore terrain.