TV channels & antenna towers in La Porte, Texas
La Porte has 46 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 27 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KEHO-LD, 16 miles to the NW.
Network channels in La Porte
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXKRIVFox | 26 | 29 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| ABCKTRK-TVABC | 13 | 29 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| CWKIAHCW | 39 | 30 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| NBCKPRC-TVNBC | 2 | 30 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| CBSKHOUCBS | 11 | 30 mi | 256° WSW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| IONKPXB-TVION | 49 | 30 mi | 256° WSW | Good | Conroe, TX |
| TLMKTMDTelemundo | 47 | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Galveston, TX |
| TBNKETH-TVTrinity | 14 | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| MeTVKYAZMeTV | 51.1 | 30 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Katy, TX |
| UNIKXLN-DTUnivision | 45 | 30 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Rosenberg, TX |
Over-the-air TV in La Porte
With roughly 35,100 residents, La Porte is a town in Texas. Our map shows 46 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 17 full-power, 2 Class A and 27 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 27 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 14 at good or strong strength.
7 of them are within 25 miles of La Porte, 25 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 14 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 10 network stations in range are licensed to Houston, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Houston's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 13 (KTRK-TV), CBS on channel 11 (KHOU), NBC on channel 2 (KPRC-TV), Fox on channel 26 (KRIV), CW on channel 39 (KIAH), ION on channel 49 (KPXB-TV), Telemundo on channel 47 (KTMD), Univision on channel 45 (KXLN-DT), MeTV on channel 51.1 (KYAZ) and Trinity on channel 14 (KETH-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 7 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 La Porte
Point your antenna WSW, at about 257°. The main network towers for La Porte sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Ten network stations, KRIV, KTRK-TV, KIAH, KPRC-TV and KHOU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 29 miles west of La Porte (258° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach La Porte at fair strength or better, all arrive from the west, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from La Porte, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for La Porte
The farthest main network tower for La Porte is KHOU (CBS), 30 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 La Porte
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 36; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEHO-LDLow power | 16 mi | 306° NW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KBMN-LDLow power | 16 mi | 306° NW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KBPX-LDLow power | 22 mi | 288° WNW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KQHO-LDLow power | 22 mi | 288° WNW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KTDJ-LDLow power | 22 mi | 288° WNW | Fair | Dayton, TX |
| KZHO-LDLow power | 22 mi | 287° WNW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KAHO-LDLow power | 24 mi | 297° WNW | Weak | Woodville, TX |
| KTXHFull power | 29 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| KVVV-LDLow power | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KLTJFull power | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Galveston, TX |
| KVQT-LDLow power | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KFTH-DTFull power | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Alvin, TX |
| KUGB-CDClass A | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KUHTFull power | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Houston, TX |
| KUBE-TVFull power | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Good | Baytown, TX |
| KDHU-LDLow power | 30 mi | 258° WSW | Poor | Houston, TX |
| KCVH-LDLow power | 30 mi | 257° WSW | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-CDClass A | 30 mi | 257° WSW | Fair | Missouri City, TX |
| KTBUFull power | 30 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Conroe, TX |
| KHLM-LDLow power | 30 mi | 257° WSW | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KZJLFull power | 30 mi | 257° WSW | Good | Houston, TX |
| KUVM-LDLow power | 30 mi | 257° WSW | Weak | Houston, TX |
| KCTL-LDLow power | 47 mi | 352° N | Poor | Livingston, TX |
| K28QM-DLow power | 59 mi | 62° ENE | Poor | Beaumont, TX |
| K10RT-DLow power | 59 mi | 62° ENE | Poor | Beaumont, TX |
How La Porte compares with the rest of Texas
With 27 stations at fair strength or better, La Porte ranks 108th of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 29 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
43% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Baytown, 5.4 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in La Porte: 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 256° WSW, the direction of KHOU (CBS), 30 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 27 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 La Porte, TX?
ABC is on channel 13 from KTRK-TV, broadcasting from 29 miles WSW of La Porte. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in La Porte, TX?
CBS is on channel 11 from KHOU, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of La Porte. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in La Porte, TX?
NBC is on channel 2 from KPRC-TV, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of La Porte. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in La Porte, TX?
Fox is on channel 26 from KRIV, broadcasting from 29 miles WSW of La Porte. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in La Porte, TX?
CW is on channel 39 from KIAH, broadcasting from 30 miles WSW of La Porte. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in La Porte?
46 transmitters within 70 miles of La Porte; around 27 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 La Porte?
Point your antenna WSW, at about 257°. The main network towers for La Porte sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in La Porte?
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 La Porte?
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 La Porte?
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 Texas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of La Porte; signal estimates ignore terrain.