TV channels & antenna towers in Flint, Michigan

Flint has 36 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 23 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WXON-LD, 11 miles to the N.

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36TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

11 mito the closest tower

98,310population

Network channels in Flint

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
NBCWEYI-TVNBC	25	14 mi	353° N	Strong	Saginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW	46	14 mi	353° N	Strong	Bay City, MI
ABCWJRT-TVABC	12	24 mi	309° NW	Fair	Flint, MI
FOXWSMHFox	66	24 mi	307° NW	Good	Flint, MI
CBSWNEM-TVCBS	5	33 mi	346° NNW	Good	Bay City, MI
IONWPXD-TVION	31	41 mi	152° SSE	Good	Ann Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW	50	41 mi	152° SSE	Good	Detroit, MI
CWWLAJCW	53.2	41 mi	238° WSW	Good	Lansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS	6	41 mi	238° WSW	Good	Lansing, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC	7	44 mi	149° SSE	Good	Detroit, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC	4	44 mi	146° SE	Good	Detroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox	2	45 mi	148° SSE	Fair	Detroit, MI
CBSWWJ-TVCBS	62	47 mi	146° SE	Good	Detroit, MI
NBCWILX-TVNBC	10	60 mi	229° SW	Weak	Onondaga, MI
FOXWSYM-TVFox	47	62 mi	233° SW	Fair	Lansing, MI

Over-the-air TV in Flint

With roughly 98,300 residents, Flint is a city in Michigan. Our map shows 36 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 21 full-power, 2 Class A and 13 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 23 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Flint, 13 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 16 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 15 network stations in range are licensed to Detroit, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Detroit's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 7 (WXYZ-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WNEM-TV), NBC on channel 25 (WEYI-TV), Fox on channel 66 (WSMH), CW on channel 46 (WBSF) and ION on channel 31 (WPXD-TV). 6 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 Flint

The main network towers around Flint are in different directions: ABC 149° SSE (44 mi), CBS 346° NNW (33 mi), NBC 353° N (14 mi) and Fox 307° NW (24 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WEYI-TV and WBSF, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles north of Flint (353° N). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Flint at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across three other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Flint, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Flint

The farthest main network tower for Flint is WXYZ-TV (ABC), 44 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.

WEYI-TV 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 Flint

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WXON-LDLow power	11 mi	2° N	Good	Flint, MI
W35DQ-DLow power	13 mi	341° NNW	Fair	Midland, MI
WAQPFull power	23 mi	308° NW	Strong	Saginaw, MI
WFFC-LDLow power	29 mi	336° NNW	Fair	Midland, MI
WDCQ-TVFull power	37 mi	2° N	Good	Bad Axe, MI
WDWO-CDClass A	41 mi	152° SSE	Weak	Detroit, MI
WKAR-TVFull power	43 mi	240° WSW	Good	East Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power	43 mi	240° WSW	Poor	Lansing, MI
WKNX-LDLow power	45 mi	345° NNW	Poor	Bay City, MI
WTVSFull power	47 mi	146° SE	Good	Detroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power	47 mi	146° SE	Poor	Detroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power	47 mi	146° SE	Poor	Detroit, MI
WMYDFull power	47 mi	146° SE	Good	Detroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power	47 mi	146° SE	Poor	Detroit, MI
W34FD-DLow power	50 mi	343° NNW	Poor	Saginaw, MI
WHPS-CDClass A	51 mi	145° SE	Poor	Detroit, MI
WADLFull power	51 mi	128° SE	Fair	Mount Clemens, MI
WLPC-CDLow power	57 mi	145° SE	Poor	Redford, MI
W31FF-DLow power	67 mi	317° NW	Poor	Saginaw, MI
W27ET-DLow power	67 mi	317° NW	Poor	Saginaw, MI
W19FG-DLow power	67 mi	317° NW	Poor	Midland, MI

How Flint compares with the rest of Michigan

With 23 stations at fair strength or better, Flint ranks 29th of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 14 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

56% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Flint: 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 149° SSE, the direction of WXYZ-TV (ABC), 44 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 23 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 Flint, MI?

ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 44 miles SSE of Flint. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Flint, MI?

CBS is on channel 5 from WNEM-TV, broadcasting from 33 miles NNW of Flint. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Flint, MI?

NBC is on channel 25 from WEYI-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles N of Flint. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Flint, MI?

Fox is on channel 66 from WSMH, broadcasting from 24 miles NW of Flint. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Flint, MI?

CW is on channel 46 from WBSF, broadcasting from 14 miles N of Flint. Estimated signal: strong.

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

36 transmitters within 70 miles of Flint; around 23 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 Flint?

What kind of antenna do I need in Flint?

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 202° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Flint?

WEYI-TV 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 Flint?

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 Michigan · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Flint; signal estimates ignore terrain.