TV channels & antenna towers in Midland, Michigan

Midland has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CW. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W34FD-D, 15 miles to the ENE.

Open Midland in the live finder

29TV transmitters within 70 miles

5networks over the air

15 mito the closest tower

42,200population

Network channels in Midland

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
CBSWNEM-TVCBS	5	23 mi	116° ESE	Good	Bay City, MI
ABCWJRT-TVABC	12	28 mi	160° SSE	Fair	Flint, MI
FOXWSMHFox	66	28 mi	162° SSE	Good	Flint, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC	25	38 mi	136° SE	Good	Saginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW	46	38 mi	136° SE	Good	Bay City, MI
CWWLAJCW	53.2	64 mi	186° S	Weak	Lansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS	6	64 mi	186° S	Weak	Lansing, MI
CWWFQX-TVCW	32.2	65 mi	304° NW	Fair	Cadillac, MI
CBSWWTVCBS	9	65 mi	304° NW	Fair	Cadillac, MI

Over-the-air TV in Midland

Midland is a town of about 42,200 people in Michigan. There are 29 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 13 full-power and 16 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 7 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 14 farther out. Two of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Bay City, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Bay City's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 12 (WJRT-TV), CBS on channel 5 (WNEM-TV), NBC on channel 25 (WEYI-TV), Fox on channel 66 (WSMH) and CW on channel 46 (WBSF). 4 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 Midland

The main network towers around Midland are in different directions: ABC 160° SSE (28 mi), CBS 116° ESE (23 mi), NBC 136° SE (38 mi) and Fox 162° SSE (28 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WJRT-TV and WSMH, transmit from the same tower site about 28 miles south of Midland (160° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Midland at fair strength or better, 43% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Midland

The farthest main network tower for Midland is WEYI-TV (NBC), 38 miles away with a good 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.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Midland

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
W34FD-DLow power	15 mi	67° ENE	Fair	Saginaw, MI
WKNX-LDLow power	16 mi	84° E	Weak	Bay City, MI
W31FF-DLow power	19 mi	293° WNW	Fair	Saginaw, MI
W27ET-DLow power	19 mi	293° WNW	Fair	Saginaw, MI
W19FG-DLow power	19 mi	293° WNW	Weak	Midland, MI
WFFC-LDLow power	22 mi	133° SE	Fair	Midland, MI
WAQPFull power	29 mi	160° SSE	Good	Saginaw, MI
WDCQ-TVFull power	30 mi	100° E	Good	Bad Axe, MI
W35DQ-DLow power	38 mi	141° SE	Weak	Midland, MI
WXON-LDLow power	42 mi	137° SE	Poor	Flint, MI
WCMU-TVFull power	49 mi	281° WNW	Good	Mount Pleasant, MI
WBWM-LDLow power	51 mi	256° WSW	Poor	Mt Pleasant, MI
WKAR-TVFull power	64 mi	188° S	Weak	East Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power	64 mi	188° S	Poor	Lansing, MI
W23EB-DLow power	64 mi	304° NW	Poor	Cadillac, MI
W15DF-DLow power	65 mi	304° NW	Poor	Houghton Lake, MI
W19EZ-DLow power	65 mi	304° NW	Poor	Houghton Lake, MI
WMNN-LDLow power	69 mi	309° NW	Poor	Lake City, MI
W31FI-DLow power	69 mi	309° NW	Poor	Traverse City, MI
W14FD-DLow power	69 mi	309° NW	Poor	Traverse City, MI

How Midland compares with the rest of Michigan

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Midland ranks 268th of 447 places in Michigan: fewer than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 23 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 Midland: 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 136° SE, the direction of WEYI-TV (NBC), 38 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 14 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 Midland, MI?

ABC is on channel 12 from WJRT-TV, broadcasting from 28 miles SSE of Midland. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Midland, MI?

CBS is on channel 5 from WNEM-TV, broadcasting from 23 miles ESE of Midland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Midland, MI?

NBC is on channel 25 from WEYI-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SE of Midland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Midland, MI?

Fox is on channel 66 from WSMH, broadcasting from 28 miles SSE of Midland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Midland, MI?

CW is on channel 46 from WBSF, broadcasting from 38 miles SE of Midland. Estimated signal: good.

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

29 transmitters within 70 miles of Midland; around 14 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 Midland?

What kind of antenna do I need in Midland?

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 Midland?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Midland?

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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