TV stations in U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands has 10 licensed over-the-air TV transmitters, including 4 network affiliates carrying ABC, NBC, Fox and ION. Pick a city below for its local channel lineup, tower distances and the direction to point your antenna.
Over-the-air TV in U.S. Virgin Islands at a glance
U.S. Virgin Islands has 10 licensed TV transmitters: 5 full-power, 0 Class A, 3 low-power and 2 translator stations. Translators make up 20% of the total, below the national share of 41%, a sign that most people live within reach of the main towers.
Most full-power and Class A stations are licensed to Charlotte Amalie (3) and Christiansted (2). Those cities are where the main broadcast hubs sit, and most viewers aim their antennas toward one of them.
The most powerful full-power transmitter in U.S. Virgin Islands is WTJX-TV in Charlotte Amalie, at 42.9 kW effective radiated power.
We ran a reception estimate for all 3 cities and towns in U.S. Virgin Islands. A typical place gets 13 stations at fair strength or better (national median: 17), and its nearest major network tower is about 1.9 miles away. 0% of places can use an indoor antenna, 0% need an amplified or attic antenna, 100% an outdoor directional antenna and 0% a long-range setup.
Weighted by population, the share of residents with a listed affiliate at fair strength or better is: ABC 69%, NBC 31% and Fox 31%.
Charlotte Amalie has the most stations in reach (13). Cruz Bay is the hardest place to get network TV over the air: its nearest major network tower is 7.7 miles away.
Largest cities in U.S. Virgin Islands
Network affiliates in U.S. Virgin Islands
| Station | Channel | City of license | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC WCVI-TV ABC | 23.2 | Christiansted | Full power |
| FOX WVXF Fox | 17.2 | Charlotte Amalie | Full power |
| NBC WVGN-LD NBC | 19 | Charlotte Amalie | Low power |
| ION WFIG-LD ION | 8 | Charlotte Amalie | Translator |
Other full-power and Class A stations
Stations without a network tag in our data: often public television, religious, shopping, foreign-language or independent stations.
All cities and towns in U.S. Virgin Islands (3)
Frequently asked questions
How many TV stations are in U.S. Virgin Islands?
U.S. Virgin Islands has 10 licensed TV transmitters: 5 full-power, 0 Class A, 3 low-power and 2 translator stations.
Which TV networks broadcast over the air in U.S. Virgin Islands?
ABC (1 station), NBC (1 station), Fox (1 station) and ION (1 station). Some public, religious and independent stations are not tagged with a network in our data.
What channels can I get with an antenna in Saint Croix?
See the Saint Croix channel guide for every tower within 70 miles, with channel numbers, distances and antenna directions.
Do I need an outdoor antenna in U.S. Virgin Islands?
In 100% of U.S. Virgin Islands's cities and towns, yes. 0% can manage with an indoor or attic antenna. It depends on how far you are from the towers: each city page below gives a recommendation for that location.