TV channels & antenna towers in Westfield, New Jersey

Westfield has 79 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 48 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WNJB, 8.6 miles to the WSW.

79TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
8.6 mito the closest tower
30,548population

Network channels in Westfield

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 18 mi78° ENE StrongNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 18 mi78° ENE GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 18 mi78° ENE StrongNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 18 mi78° ENE StrongLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 18 mi78° ENE GoodNew York, NY
ABCWABC-TVABC7 20 mi72° ENE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 20 mi72° ENE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 20 mi72° ENE GoodPaterson, NJ
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 20 mi70° ENE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 21 mi72° ENE FairAmityville, NY
MeTVWFMZ-TVMeTV69.3 58 mi264° W FairAllentown, PA
MeTVWDPN-TVMeTV2.1 63 mi228° SW WeakWilmington, DE
TLMWWSITelemundo62 63 mi228° SW FairMount Laurel, NJ
NBCWCAUNBC10 63 mi228° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA
ABCWPVI-TVABC6 63 mi228° SW WeakPhiladelphia, PA
IONWPPX-TVION61 63 mi228° SW WeakWilmington, DE
UNIWUVP-DTUnivision65 63 mi228° SW FairVineland, NJ
CWWPHL-TVCW17 63 mi228° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA
FOXWTXF-TVFox29 63 mi228° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA
CBSKYW-TVCBS3 64 mi228° SW FairPhiladelphia, PA

Over-the-air TV in Westfield

With roughly 30,500 residents, Westfield is a city in New Jersey. Our map shows 79 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 39 full-power, 9 Class A, 27 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 48 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

41 of them are within 25 miles of Westfield, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 33 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 20 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.

The best-placed network stations 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 (good signal). 20 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 Westfield

Point your antenna ENE, at about 76°. The main network towers for Westfield 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 18 miles east of Westfield (78° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Westfield at fair strength or better, 56% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Westfield

The farthest main network tower for Westfield is WABC-TV (ABC), 20 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

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 Westfield

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 59; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WNJBFull power8.6 mi 252° WSWGoodNew Brunswick, NJ
WNJNFull power8.6 mi 252° WSWGoodMontclair, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power10 mi 28° NNEWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power10 mi 28° NNEWeakNew York, NY
WPXO-LDLow power11 mi 28° NNEWeakEast Orange, NJ
WMBQ-CDClass A18 mi 78° ENEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power18 mi 78° ENEFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power18 mi 78° ENEGoodNew York, NY
WLIWFull power18 mi 78° ENEGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power18 mi 78° ENEGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power18 mi 78° ENEFairNew York, NY
WNDT-CDClass A18 mi 78° ENEFairManhattan, NY
WRNN-TVFull power18 mi 78° ENEGoodNew Rochelle, NY
WWOR-TVFull power18 mi 78° ENEGoodSecaucus, NJ
WASA-LDLow power18 mi 78° ENEFairPort Jervis, NY
WXNY-LDLow power20 mi 72° ENEFairNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power20 mi 72° ENEFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power20 mi 72° ENEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power20 mi 72° ENEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power20 mi 72° ENEFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A20 mi 72° ENEFairEdison, NJ
WNYE-TVFull power20 mi 70° ENEGoodNew York, NY
WNYK-LDLow power21 mi 72° ENEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power21 mi 72° ENEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power21 mi 72° ENEFairNew York, NY

How Westfield compares with the rest of New Jersey

With 48 stations at fair strength or better, Westfield ranks 1st of 537 places in New Jersey: more than the typical New Jersey town (37). Its nearest major network tower is 18 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

50% of New Jersey's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Elizabeth, 7.2 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Westfield: 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 72° ENE, the direction of WABC-TV (ABC), 20 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 48 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 Westfield, NJ?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles ENE of Westfield. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Westfield, NJ?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles ENE of Westfield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Westfield, NJ?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 18 miles ENE of Westfield. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Westfield, NJ?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 18 miles ENE of Westfield. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Westfield, NJ?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 20 miles ENE of Westfield. Estimated signal: fair.

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

79 transmitters within 70 miles of Westfield; around 48 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 Westfield?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 76°. The main network towers for Westfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Westfield?

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 Westfield?

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 Westfield?

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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