TV channels & antenna towers in Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 22 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDMR-LD (Telemundo), 3.6 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Westfield
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo | 14 | 3.6 mi | 139° SE | Good | Springfield, MA |
| CWWWLPCW | 22.2 | 3.7 mi | 140° SE | Good | Springfield, MA |
| UNIWHTX-LDUnivision | 43 | 3.7 mi | 141° SE | Good | Springfield, MA |
| ABCWGGB-TVABC | 40 | 9.6 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWSHM-LDCBS | 33 | 9.6 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| CWWFXQ-CDCW | 28.2 | 10 mi | 32° NNE | Fair | Springfield, MA |
| CBSWFSBCBS | 3 | 24 mi | 187° S | Strong | Hartford, CT |
| FOXWTIC-TVFox | 61 | 29 mi | 188° S | Good | Hartford, CT |
| CWWCCT-TVCW | 20 | 29 mi | 188° S | Good | Waterbury, CT |
| IONWHPX-TVION | 26 | 29 mi | 188° S | Good | New London, CT |
| MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV | 35.1 | 29 mi | 188° S | Fair | Hartford, New Haven, CT |
| TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo | 19 | 30 mi | 188° S | Good | Hartford, CT |
| NBCWVITNBC | 30 | 30 mi | 188° S | Good | New Britain, CT |
| UNIWUVNUnivision | 18 | 32 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| ABCWTNHABC | 8 | 50 mi | 192° SSW | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| IONWPXQ-TVION | 69 | 66 mi | 131° SE | Weak | Newport, RI |
| IONWBPX-TVION | 68 | 67 mi | 74° ENE | Weak | Boston, MA |
| UNIWUNIUnivision | 66 | 67 mi | 74° ENE | Weak | Marlborough, MA |
Over-the-air TV in Westfield
Westfield, Massachusetts has a population of about 41,700. There are 45 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 21 full-power, 6 Class A, 13 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 22 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
10 of them are within 25 miles of Westfield, 15 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 20 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Springfield, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Springfield's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 40 (WGGB-TV), CBS on channel 3 (WFSB), NBC on channel 30 (WVIT), Fox on channel 61 (WTIC-TV), CW on channel 22.2 (WWLP), ION on channel 26 (WHPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 14 (WDMR-LD), Univision on channel 43 (WHTX-LD) and MeTV on channel 35.1 (WHCT-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 9 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 Westfield
The main network towers around Westfield are in different directions: ABC 33° NNE (9.6 mi), CBS 187° S (24 mi), NBC 188° S (30 mi) and Fox 188° S (29 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Five network stations, WTIC-TV, WCCT-TV, WHPX-TV, WRDM-CD and WVIT, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles south of Westfield (188° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.
Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Westfield at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Westfield, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Westfield
The farthest main network tower for Westfield is WVIT (NBC), 30 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
WGGB-TV is only 9.6 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 Westfield
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WGBY-TVFull power | 9.6 mi | 33° NNE | Good | Springfield, MA |
| WRNT-LDLow power | 23 mi | 186° S | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| WWAX-LDLow power | 24 mi | 187° S | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| WEDYFull power | 29 mi | 188° S | Good | New Haven, CT |
| WEDHFull power | 29 mi | 188° S | Good | Hartford, CT |
| WHNH-CDClass A | 29 mi | 188° S | Weak | Manchester, Etc., VT |
| WUTH-CDClass A | 32 mi | 154° SSE | Fair | Hartford, CT |
| W28DA-DTranslator | 33 mi | 308° NW | Weak | Pittsfield, MA |
| WTXX-LDLow power | 37 mi | 198° SSW | Poor | Springfield, MA |
| WYBM-LDLow power | 38 mi | 341° NNW | Poor | Westmoreland, NH |
| W32FW-DTranslator | 41 mi | 329° NNW | Poor | Adams, MA |
| WCTXFull power | 50 mi | 192° SSW | Fair | New Haven, CT |
| WEDNFull power | 51 mi | 144° SE | Poor | Norwich, CT |
| WVMA-CDClass A | 53 mi | 110° ESE | Poor | Providence, RI |
| WXGN-LDLow power | 56 mi | 219° SW | Poor | Danbury, CT |
| W20EH-DTranslator | 57 mi | 334° NNW | Poor | Pownal, Etc., VT |
| WETN-LDClass A | 59 mi | 191° S | Poor | Allingtown, CT |
| WJCB-LDLow power | 64 mi | 42° NE | Poor | Windsor, VT |
| WEKW-TVFull power | 66 mi | 17° NNE | Weak | Keene, NH |
| WLWCFull power | 66 mi | 131° SE | Weak | New Bedford, MA |
| WDPX-TVFull power | 67 mi | 74° ENE | Weak | Woburn, MA |
| WWJE-DTFull power | 67 mi | 74° ENE | Weak | Derry, NH |
| WMPX-LDLow power | 67 mi | 97° E | Poor | Dennis, MA |
| WVBG-LDLow power | 69 mi | 295° WNW | Poor | Greenwich, NY |
| WZPK-LDTranslator | 70 mi | 247° WSW | Poor | Monticello, NY |
How Westfield compares with the rest of Massachusetts
With 22 stations at fair strength or better, Westfield ranks 307th of 390 places in Massachusetts: fewer than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 3.6 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.
63% of Massachusetts's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Springfield, 8.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Westfield: 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 188° S, the direction of WVIT (NBC), 30 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 22 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 Westfield, MA?
ABC is on channel 40 from WGGB-TV, broadcasting from 9.6 miles NNE of Westfield. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Westfield, MA?
CBS is on channel 3 from WFSB, broadcasting from 24 miles S of Westfield. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Westfield, MA?
NBC is on channel 30 from WVIT, broadcasting from 30 miles S of Westfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Westfield, MA?
Fox is on channel 61 from WTIC-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles S of Westfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Westfield, MA?
CW is on channel 22.2 from WWLP, broadcasting from 3.7 miles SE of Westfield. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Westfield?
45 transmitters within 70 miles of Westfield; around 22 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 Westfield?
The main network towers around Westfield are in different directions: ABC 33° NNE (9.6 mi), CBS 187° S (24 mi), NBC 188° S (30 mi) and Fox 188° S (29 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Westfield?
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. The towers are spread over about 156° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Westfield?
WGGB-TV is only 9.6 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 Westfield?
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 Massachusetts cities
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- Southampton7.3 mi
- Chicopee7.4 mi
- Agawam7.9 mi
- Springfield8.3 mi
- North Chicopee8.7 mi
- Holyoke8.7 mi
- Longmeadow10.0 mi
- Easthampton11 mi
- East Longmeadow13 mi
- South Hadley13 mi
- Ludlow14 mi
- Northampton15 mi
- Hampden18 mi
- Amherst20 mi
- Amherst Center21 mi
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More: all TV stations in Massachusetts · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Westfield; signal estimates ignore terrain.