TV channels & antenna towers in Leonia, New Jersey

Leonia has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 40 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W09CZ-D, 6.7 miles to the SSE.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
6.7 mito the closest tower
9,219population

Network channels in Leonia

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 7.3 mi179° S GoodMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 7.6 mi172° S FairAmityville, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 7.8 mi179° S GoodNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 7.8 mi179° S GoodNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 7.8 mi179° S StrongPaterson, NJ
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 10 mi187° S StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 10 mi187° S GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 10 mi187° S StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 10 mi187° S StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 10 mi187° S StrongNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 66 mi54° NE PoorNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Leonia

Leonia is a town of about 9,220 people in New Jersey. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 58 licensed TV transmitters: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 40 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 24 at good or strong strength.

40 of them are within 25 miles of Leonia, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to New York, NY, so most of the network channels you will find here come from New York's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (WABC-TV), CBS on channel 2 (WCBS-TV), NBC on channel 4 (WNBC), Fox on channel 5 (WNYW), CW on channel 11 (WPIX), ION on channel 31 (WPXN-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (WNJU), Univision on channel 41 (WXTV-DT) and MeTV on channel 33.1 (WJLP). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 13 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 Leonia

Point your antenna S, at about 185°. The main network towers for Leonia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, WCBS-TV, WNYW, WNBC, WNJU and WPXN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 10 miles south of Leonia (187° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Leonia at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Leonia

The farthest main network tower for Leonia is WNYW (Fox), 10 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.

WNYE-TV is only 7.3 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 Leonia

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 47; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W09CZ-DLow power6.7 mi 168° SSEFairRoslyn, NY
WNYE-TVFull power7.3 mi 179° SStrongNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power7.6 mi 172° SGoodTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power7.6 mi 172° SGoodNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power7.6 mi 172° SGoodNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power7.6 mi 172° SFairNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power7.6 mi 172° SFairNew York, NY
WEPT-CDClass A7.7 mi 27° NNEGoodPeekskill, NY
WXNY-LDLow power7.8 mi 179° SFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power7.8 mi 179° SGoodNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power7.8 mi 179° SStrongNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power7.8 mi 179° SGoodJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power7.8 mi 179° SGoodNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A7.8 mi 179° SGoodEdison, NJ
WNYZ-LDLow power8.2 mi 164° SSEFairNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A10 mi 187° SPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power10 mi 187° SFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power10 mi 187° SGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power10 mi 187° SGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power10 mi 187° SStrongNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power10 mi 187° SFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A10 mi 187° SFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power10 mi 187° SGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power10 mi 187° SGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power10 mi 187° SFairPort Jervis, NY

How Leonia compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 40 stations at fair strength or better, Leonia ranks 115th of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 7.3 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

33% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Palisades Park, 1.0 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Leonia: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 187° S, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 10 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 40 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 Leonia, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 7.8 miles S of Leonia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Leonia, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 10 miles S of Leonia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Leonia, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 10 miles S of Leonia. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Leonia, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 10 miles S of Leonia. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Leonia, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 7.8 miles S of Leonia. Estimated signal: good.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Leonia; around 40 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 Leonia?

Point your antenna S, at about 185°. The main network towers for Leonia sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Leonia?

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 Leonia?

WNYE-TV is only 7.3 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 Leonia?

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 New Jersey · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Leonia; signal estimates ignore terrain.