TV channels & antenna towers in Airmont, New York

Airmont has 58 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WEPT-CD, 14 miles to the SE.

58TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
14 mito the closest tower
8,891population

Network channels in Airmont

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVWJLPMeTV33.1 25 mi164° SSE FairMiddletown Township, NJ
ABCWABC-TVABC7 25 mi164° SSE FairNew York, NY
CWWPIXCW11 25 mi164° SSE FairNew York, NY
UNIWXTV-DTUnivision41 25 mi164° SSE GoodPaterson, NJ
IONWPXU-LDION35 25 mi162° SSE WeakAmityville, NY
CBSWCBS-TVCBS2 27 mi169° SSE GoodNew York, NY
FOXWNYWFox5 27 mi169° SSE GoodNew York, NY
NBCWNBCNBC4 27 mi169° SSE GoodNew York, NY
TLMWNJUTelemundo47 27 mi169° SSE GoodLinden, NJ
IONWPXN-TVION31 27 mi169° SSE GoodNew York, NY
ABCWTNHABC8 64 mi69° ENE PoorNew Haven, CT

Over-the-air TV in Airmont

Airmont, New York has a population of about 8,890. There are 58 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 23 full-power, 5 Class A, 25 low-power and 5 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

8 of them are within 25 miles of Airmont, 43 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 7 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to New York, 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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Airmont

Point your antenna SSE, at about 168°. The main network towers for Airmont 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 27 miles south of Airmont (169° SSE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Airmont 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 Airmont, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Airmont

The farthest main network tower for Airmont is WNYW (Fox), 27 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 Airmont

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
WEPT-CDClass A14 mi 134° SEFairPeekskill, NY
WPXO-LDLow power22 mi 198° SSWWeakEast Orange, NJ
W23EX-DTranslator22 mi 278° WFairSussex, NJ
W05DJ-DLow power23 mi 199° SSWWeakNew York, NY
W25FA-DLow power23 mi 199° SSWPoorNew York, NY
W09CZ-DLow power24 mi 161° SSEWeakRoslyn, NY
WNYE-TVFull power25 mi 164° SSEGoodNew York, NY
WXNY-LDLow power25 mi 164° SSEWeakNew York, NY
WDYJ-LDLow power25 mi 164° SSEFairNew York, NY
WFUT-DTFull power25 mi 164° SSEGoodNewark, NJ
WTBY-TVFull power25 mi 164° SSEFairJersey City, NJ
WDYA-LDLow power25 mi 164° SSEFairNew York, NY
WDVB-CDClass A25 mi 164° SSEFairEdison, NJ
WNYK-LDLow power25 mi 162° SSEFairTeaneck, NJ
WNMF-LDLow power25 mi 162° SSEFairNew York, NY
WHTV-LDLow power25 mi 162° SSEFairNew York, NY
WNYD-LDLow power25 mi 162° SSEWeakNew York, NY
W02CY-DLow power25 mi 162° SSEWeakNew York, NY
WNYZ-LDLow power26 mi 160° SSEWeakNew York, NY
WMBQ-CDClass A27 mi 169° SSEPoorNew York, NY
WNETFull power27 mi 169° SSEFairNewark, NJ
WNWT-LDLow power27 mi 169° SSEFairNew York, NY
WLIWFull power27 mi 169° SSEGoodGarden City, NY
WMBC-TVFull power27 mi 169° SSEGoodNewton, NJ
WKOB-LDLow power27 mi 169° SSEWeakNew York, NY

How Airmont compares with the rest of New York

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Airmont ranks 372nd of 1,012 places in New York: more than the typical New York town (23). Its nearest major network tower is 25 miles away, against a state median of 22 miles.

42% of New York's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Mahwah, 1.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Airmont: 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 169° SSE, the direction of WNYW (Fox), 27 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 30 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 Airmont, NY?

ABC is on channel 7 from WABC-TV, broadcasting from 25 miles SSE of Airmont. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Airmont, NY?

CBS is on channel 2 from WCBS-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles SSE of Airmont. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Airmont, NY?

NBC is on channel 4 from WNBC, broadcasting from 27 miles SSE of Airmont. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Airmont, NY?

Fox is on channel 5 from WNYW, broadcasting from 27 miles SSE of Airmont. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Airmont, NY?

CW is on channel 11 from WPIX, broadcasting from 25 miles SSE of Airmont. Estimated signal: fair.

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

58 transmitters within 70 miles of Airmont; around 30 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 Airmont?

Point your antenna SSE, at about 168°. The main network towers for Airmont sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Airmont?

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 Airmont?

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 Airmont?

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.

TV channels in nearby New York cities

Nearby cities in other states

More: all TV stations in New York · Northeast region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Airmont; signal estimates ignore terrain.