TV channels & antenna towers in Westford, Massachusetts

Westford has 45 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDPX-TV, 14 miles to the SSW.

45TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
21,587population

Network channels in Westford

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWBPX-TVION68 14 mi192° SSW GoodBoston, MA
UNIWUNIUnivision66 14 mi192° SSW StrongMarlborough, MA
NBCWBTS-CDNBC15 21 mi151° SSE FairNashua, NH
CBSWBZ-TVCBS4 21 mi151° SSE StrongBoston, MA
TLMWNEUTelemundo60 21 mi151° SSE GoodMerrimack, NH
ABCWCVB-TVABC5 21 mi151° SSE StrongBoston, MA
CWWLVICW56 22 mi149° SSE StrongCambridge, MA
FOXWFXTFox25 22 mi150° SSE StrongBoston, MA
ABCWMUR-TVABC9 29 mi345° NNW FairManchester, NH
IONWPXG-TVION21 42 mi8° N FairConcord, NH
TLMWYCN-LDTelemundo8 43 mi160° SSE PoorProvidence, RI
CWWNAC-TVCW64.2 49 mi171° S FairProvidence, RI
CBSWPRI-TVCBS12 50 mi171° S FairProvidence, RI
MeTVWLNE-TVMeTV6.5 50 mi171° S GoodNew Bedford, MA
ABCWJARABC10.2 50 mi171° S GoodProvidence, RI
TLMWRIW-CDTelemundo51 50 mi171° S WeakProvidence, RI
CWWFXQ-CDCW28.2 66 mi250° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA
ABCWGGB-TVABC40 66 mi250° WSW WeakSpringfield, MA
CBSWSHM-LDCBS33 66 mi250° WSW PoorSpringfield, MA

Over-the-air TV in Westford

Westford is a city of about 21,600 people in Massachusetts. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 45 licensed TV transmitters: 29 full-power, 5 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 22 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Five of the 19 network stations in range are licensed to Providence, RI, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Providence's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 5 (WCVB-TV), CBS on channel 4 (WBZ-TV), NBC on channel 15 (WBTS-CD), Fox on channel 25 (WFXT), CW on channel 56 (WLVI), ION on channel 68 (WBPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (WNEU), Univision on channel 66 (WUNI) and MeTV on channel 6.5 (WLNE-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (strong signal). 15 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 Westford

Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Westford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, WBTS-CD, WBZ-TV, WNEU, WCVB-TV and WLVI and others, transmit from the same tower site about 21 miles southeast of Westford (151° SSE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Westford at fair strength or better, 43% 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 Westford, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Westford

The farthest main network tower for Westford is WFXT (Fox), 22 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WWJE-DT is only 14 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 Westford

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 26; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDPX-TVFull power14 mi 192° SSWGoodWoburn, MA
WWJE-DTFull power14 mi 192° SSWStrongDerry, NH
WUTF-TVFull power21 mi 151° SSEStrongWorcester, MA
WGBX-TVFull power21 mi 151° SSEStrongBoston, MA
WSBK-TVFull power21 mi 151° SSEGoodBoston, MA
WHDHFull power22 mi 149° SSEStrongBoston, MA
W26EU-DTranslator22 mi 150° SSEFairBoston, MA
WFXZ-CDClass A22 mi 150° SSEFairBoston, MA
WGBH-TVFull power22 mi 150° SSEFairBoston, MA
WVCC-LDLow power22 mi 150° SSEFairWestmoreland, NH
WLEK-LDLow power23 mi 98° EFairConcord, NH
WHDT-LDLow power24 mi 131° SEWeakBoston, MA
WCEA-LDLow power24 mi 131° SEFairBoston, MA
WWOO-LDLow power25 mi 128° SEFairWestmoreland, NH
WJCB-LDLow power29 mi 304° NWWeakWindsor, VT
WCRN-LDLow power30 mi 139° SEFairBoston, MA
WMPX-LDLow power40 mi 181° SPoorDennis, MA
WYDNFull power42 mi 8° NFairLowell, MA
WENH-TVFull power43 mi 16° NNEFairDurham, NH
WWDPFull power44 mi 153° SSEWeakNorwell, MA
WMFPFull power44 mi 153° SSEWeakFoxborough, MA
WSBE-TVFull power50 mi 171° SWeakProvidence, RI
WVMA-CDClass A53 mi 199° SSWPoorProvidence, RI
WEKW-TVFull power57 mi 304° NWFairKeene, NH
WGBY-TVFull power66 mi 250° WSWPoorSpringfield, MA

How Westford compares with the rest of Massachusetts

With 31 stations at fair strength or better, Westford ranks 151st of 390 places in Massachusetts: more than the typical Massachusetts town (29). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Lowell, 7.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Westford: 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 150° SSE, the direction of WFXT (Fox), 22 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 31 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 Westford, MA?

ABC is on channel 5 from WCVB-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Westford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Westford, MA?

CBS is on channel 4 from WBZ-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Westford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Westford, MA?

NBC is on channel 15 from WBTS-CD, broadcasting from 21 miles SSE of Westford. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Westford, MA?

Fox is on channel 25 from WFXT, broadcasting from 22 miles SSE of Westford. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Westford, MA?

CW is on channel 56 from WLVI, broadcasting from 22 miles SSE of Westford. Estimated signal: strong.

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

45 transmitters within 70 miles of Westford; around 31 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 Westford?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 151°. The main network towers for Westford sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Westford?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Westford?

WWJE-DT is only 14 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 Westford?

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 Westford; signal estimates ignore terrain.