TV channels & antenna towers in Dulles Town Center, Virginia
Dulles Town Center has 40 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDCN-LD, 15 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Dulles Town Center
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 17 mi | 107° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 17 mi | 107° ESE | Strong | Manassas, VA |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 19 mi | 108° ESE | Good | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 19 mi | 108° ESE | Good | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 19 mi | 108° ESE | Good | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 19 mi | 108° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Strong | Arlington, VA |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 24 mi | 306° NW | Fair | Martinsburg, WV |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 46 mi | 63° ENE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 46 mi | 63° ENE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 46 mi | 63° ENE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 46 mi | 63° ENE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 46 mi | 63° ENE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
Over-the-air TV in Dulles Town Center
With roughly 4,600 residents, Dulles Town Center is a town in Virginia. Our map shows 40 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 6 Class A, 9 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 21 at good or strong strength.
23 of them are within 25 miles of Dulles Town Center, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 17 network stations in range are licensed to Washington, DC, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Washington's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 2 (WMAR-TV), CBS on channel 9 (WUSA), NBC on channel 4 (WRC-TV), Fox on channel 5 (WTTG), PBS on channel 26 (WETA-TV), CW on channel 50 (WDCW), ION on channel 66 (WPXW-TV), Telemundo on channel 44 (WZDC-CD), Univision on channel 14 (WFDC-DT) and MeTV on channel 48.1 (WDME-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (strong signal). 9 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 Dulles Town Center
Point your antenna ESE, at about 109°. The main network towers for Dulles Town Center sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
11 network stations, WTTG, WPXW-TV, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV and WUSA and others, transmit from the same tower site about 17 miles east of Dulles Town Center (107° ESE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 17 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Dulles Town Center at fair strength or better, 65% 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 Dulles Town Center, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Dulles Town Center
The farthest main network tower for Dulles Town Center is WRC-TV (NBC), 19 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WMAR-TV (ABC), 46 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
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 Dulles Town Center
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDCN-LDLow power | 15 mi | 137° SE | Fair | Fairfax, VA |
| WFPTFull power | 16 mi | 20° NNE | Good | Frederick, MD |
| WDCAFull power | 17 mi | 107° ESE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 19 mi | 108° ESE | Good | Silver Spring, MD |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Fair | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 19 mi | 110° ESE | Good | Washington, DC |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 19 mi | 98° E | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 20 mi | 70° ENE | Weak | Damascus, VA |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 33 mi | 260° W | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| W10DE-DLow power | 38 mi | 95° E | Poor | Washington, DC |
| WMPTFull power | 43 mi | 92° E | Good | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 43 mi | 92° E | Poor | Lake Shore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 44 mi | 50° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 45 mi | 310° NW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
| WUTBFull power | 46 mi | 63° ENE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WVPYFull power | 49 mi | 264° W | Fair | New Market, VA |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 50 mi | 60° ENE | Poor | Towson, MD |
| WWPBFull power | 52 mi | 325° NW | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 56 mi | 54° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W13DV-DLow power | 59 mi | 212° SSW | Poor | Rapidan, VA |
How Dulles Town Center compares with the rest of Virginia
With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Dulles Town Center ranks 1st of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 17 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.
33% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Sterling, 2.3 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Dulles Town Center: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 110° ESE, the direction of WRC-TV (NBC), 19 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 33 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 Dulles Town Center, VA?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 46 miles ENE of Dulles Town Center. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Dulles Town Center, VA?
CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 19 miles ESE of Dulles Town Center. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Dulles Town Center, VA?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles ESE of Dulles Town Center. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Dulles Town Center, VA?
Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 17 miles ESE of Dulles Town Center. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in Dulles Town Center, VA?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 19 miles ESE of Dulles Town Center. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Dulles Town Center?
40 transmitters within 70 miles of Dulles Town Center; around 33 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 Dulles Town Center?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 109°. The main network towers for Dulles Town Center sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Dulles Town Center?
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. Picking up ABC from up to 46 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Dulles Town Center?
WMAR-TV (ABC), 46 miles northeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Dulles Town Center?
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 Virginia · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Dulles Town Center; signal estimates ignore terrain.