TV channels & antenna towers in Westland, Michigan

Westland has 34 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WPXD-TV (ION), 12 miles to the NNE.

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34TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

12 mito the closest tower

82,000population

Network channels in Westland

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWPXD-TVION	31	12 mi	22° NNE	Strong	Ann Arbor, MI
CWWKBD-TVCW	50	12 mi	22° NNE	Strong	Detroit, MI
ABCWXYZ-TVABC	7	13 mi	37° NE	Strong	Detroit, MI
FOXWJBKFox	2	13 mi	45° NE	Good	Detroit, MI
CBSWWJ-TVCBS	62	14 mi	54° NE	Strong	Detroit, MI
NBCWDIV-TVNBC	4	15 mi	42° NE	Strong	Detroit, MI
CWWTVGCW	13.2	44 mi	181° S	Fair	Toledo, OH
CBSWTOLCBS	11	45 mi	179° S	Fair	Toledo, OH
NBCWNWO-TVNBC	24	45 mi	177° S	Good	Toledo, OH
FOXWUPWFox	36	46 mi	183° S	Fair	Toledo, OH
CWWLAJCW	53.2	56 mi	297° WNW	Fair	Lansing, MI
CBSWLNS-TVCBS	6	56 mi	297° WNW	Fair	Lansing, MI
NBCWILX-TVNBC	10	60 mi	278° W	Weak	Onondaga, MI
NBCWEYI-TVNBC	25	64 mi	345° NNW	Fair	Saginaw, MI
CWWBSFCW	46	64 mi	345° NNW	Fair	Bay City, MI
FOXWSYM-TVFox	47	65 mi	279° W	Weak	Lansing, MI

Over-the-air TV in Westland

Westland, Michigan has a population of about 82,000. Our map shows 34 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 22 full-power, 3 Class A, 8 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

14 of them are within 25 miles of Westland, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Detroit, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Detroit's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WXYZ-TV), CBS on channel 62 (WWJ-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WDIV-TV), Fox on channel 2 (WJBK), CW on channel 50 (WKBD-TV) 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 Westland

Point your antenna NE, at about 44°. The main network towers for Westland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WTVG, WTOL and WUPW, transmit from the same tower site about 44 miles south of Westland (181° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Westland at fair strength or better, 29% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Westland

The farthest main network tower for Westland is WDIV-TV (NBC), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

WPXD-TV is only 12 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 Westland

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WDWO-CDClass A	12 mi	22° NNE	Good	Detroit, MI
WTVSFull power	14 mi	54° NE	Strong	Detroit, MI
WUDL-LDLow power	14 mi	54° NE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WUDT-LDLow power	14 mi	54° NE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WMYDFull power	14 mi	54° NE	Strong	Detroit, MI
WHNE-LDLow power	14 mi	54° NE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WHPS-CDClass A	16 mi	69° ENE	Fair	Detroit, MI
WLPC-CDLow power	18 mi	88° E	Fair	Redford, MI
WADLFull power	31 mi	59° ENE	Good	Mount Clemens, MI
WGTE-TVFull power	46 mi	182° S	Fair	Toledo, OH
WMNT-CDClass A	47 mi	188° S	Poor	Toledo, OH
WDTJ-LDLow power	47 mi	189° S	Poor	Toledo, OH
WLMBFull power	51 mi	219° SW	Fair	Toledo, OH
WDMY-LDTranslator	51 mi	219° SW	Poor	Toledo, OH
WKAR-TVFull power	58 mi	297° WNW	Fair	East Lansing, MI
WLNM-LDLow power	58 mi	297° WNW	Poor	Lansing, MI
WXON-LDLow power	60 mi	346° NNW	Poor	Flint, MI
W35DQ-DLow power	63 mi	343° NNW	Poor	Midland, MI

How Westland compares with the rest of Michigan

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Westland ranks 3rd of 447 places in Michigan: more than the typical Michigan town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 20 miles.

26% of Michigan's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Detroit, 18 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Westland: step by step

Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
Point it toward 42° NE, the direction of WDIV-TV (NBC), 15 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 26 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 Westland, MI?

ABC is on channel 7 from WXYZ-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles NE of Westland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Westland, MI?

CBS is on channel 62 from WWJ-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NE of Westland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Westland, MI?

NBC is on channel 4 from WDIV-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles NE of Westland. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Westland, MI?

Fox is on channel 2 from WJBK, broadcasting from 13 miles NE of Westland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Westland, MI?

CW is on channel 50 from WKBD-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles NNE of Westland. Estimated signal: strong.

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

34 transmitters within 70 miles of Westland; around 26 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Westland?

Point your antenna NE, at about 44°. The main network towers for Westland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Westland?

Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Westland?

WPXD-TV is only 12 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 Westland?

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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