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.

45TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
3.6 mito the closest tower
41,690population

Network channels in Westfield

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMWDMR-LDTelemundo14 3.6 mi139° SE GoodSpringfield, MA
CWWWLPCW22.2 3.7 mi140° SE GoodSpringfield, MA
UNIWHTX-LDUnivision43 3.7 mi141° SE GoodSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 9.6 mi33° NNE StrongSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 9.6 mi33° NNE FairSpringfield, MA
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 10 mi32° NNE FairSpringfield, MA
CBSWFSBCBS3 24 mi187° S StrongHartford, CT
FOXWTIC-TVFox61 29 mi188° S GoodHartford, CT
CWWCCT-TVCW20 29 mi188° S GoodWaterbury, CT
IONWHPX-TVION26 29 mi188° S GoodNew London, CT
MeTVWHCT-LDMeTV35.1 29 mi188° S FairHartford, New Haven, CT
TLMWRDM-CDTelemundo19 30 mi188° S GoodHartford, CT
NBCWVITNBC30 30 mi188° S GoodNew Britain, CT
UNIWUVNUnivision18 32 mi154° SSE FairHartford, CT
ABCWTNHABC8 50 mi192° SSW FairNew Haven, CT
IONWPXQ-TVION69 66 mi131° SE WeakNewport, RI
IONWBPX-TVION68 67 mi74° ENE WeakBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 67 mi74° ENE WeakMarlborough, 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.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WGBY-TVFull power9.6 mi 33° NNEGoodSpringfield, MA
WRNT-LDLow power23 mi 186° SFairHartford, CT
WWAX-LDLow power24 mi 187° SFairHartford, CT
WEDYFull power29 mi 188° SGoodNew Haven, CT
WEDHFull power29 mi 188° SGoodHartford, CT
WHNH-CDClass A29 mi 188° SWeakManchester, Etc., VT
WUTH-CDClass A32 mi 154° SSEFairHartford, CT
W28DA-DTranslator33 mi 308° NWWeakPittsfield, MA
WTXX-LDLow power37 mi 198° SSWPoorSpringfield, MA
WYBM-LDLow power38 mi 341° NNWPoorWestmoreland, NH
W32FW-DTranslator41 mi 329° NNWPoorAdams, MA
WCTXFull power50 mi 192° SSWFairNew Haven, CT
WEDNFull power51 mi 144° SEPoorNorwich, CT
WVMA-CDClass A53 mi 110° ESEPoorProvidence, RI
WXGN-LDLow power56 mi 219° SWPoorDanbury, CT
W20EH-DTranslator57 mi 334° NNWPoorPownal, Etc., VT
WETN-LDClass A59 mi 191° SPoorAllingtown, CT
WJCB-LDLow power64 mi 42° NEPoorWindsor, VT
WEKW-TVFull power66 mi 17° NNEWeakKeene, NH
WLWCFull power66 mi 131° SEWeakNew Bedford, MA
WDPX-TVFull power67 mi 74° ENEWeakWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power67 mi 74° ENEWeakDerry, NH
WMPX-LDLow power67 mi 97° EPoorDennis, MA
WVBG-LDLow power69 mi 295° WNWPoorGreenwich, NY
WZPK-LDTranslator70 mi 247° WSWPoorMonticello, 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

  1. 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.
  2. Point it toward 188° S, the direction of WVIT (NBC), 30 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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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.