TV channels & antenna towers in Haymarket, Virginia

Haymarket has 47 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDCN-LD, 23 miles to the E.

47TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
23 mito the closest tower
1,980population

Network channels in Haymarket

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWWPX-TVION60 30 mi346° NNW WeakMartinsburg, WV
FOXWTTGFox5 30 mi70° ENE GoodWashington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION66 30 mi70° ENE GoodManassas, VA
CWWDCWCW50 31 mi73° ENE GoodWashington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC4 31 mi73° ENE GoodWashington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo44 31 mi73° ENE GoodWashington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision14 31 mi73° ENE GoodArlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV48.1 31 mi73° ENE FairWashington, DC
ABCWJLA-TVABC7 31 mi72° ENE FairWashington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS32 31 mi72° ENE GoodWashington, DC
CBSWUSACBS9 31 mi72° ENE FairWashington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS26 31 mi72° ENE GoodWashington, DC
CBSWJZ-TVCBS13 64 mi55° NE PoorBaltimore, MD
ABCWMAR-TVABC2 64 mi55° NE FairBaltimore, MD
NBCWBAL-TVNBC11 64 mi55° NE PoorBaltimore, MD
CWWNUVCW54 64 mi55° NE FairBaltimore, MD
FOXWBFFFox45 64 mi55° NE FairBaltimore, MD
CWWSVW-LDCW30.2 68 mi245° WSW PoorHarrisonburg, VA
FOXWSVF-CDFox43 68 mi245° WSW PoorHarrisonburg, VA

Over-the-air TV in Haymarket

Haymarket, Virginia has a population of about 1,980. Our map shows 47 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 7 Class A, 9 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

2 of them are within 25 miles of Haymarket, 24 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 21 are more than 45 miles out. Nine of the 19 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 strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (WJLA-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 (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Haymarket

Point your antenna ENE, at about 72°. The main network towers for Haymarket sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

11 network stations, WTTG, WPXW-TV, WDCW, WRC-TV and WZDC-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 30 miles east of Haymarket (70° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 14 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Haymarket at fair strength or better, 79% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Haymarket

The farthest main network tower for Haymarket is WETA-TV (PBS), 31 miles away with a good 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 Haymarket

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 28; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WDCN-LDLow power23 mi 79° EFairFairfax, VA
WDVM-TVFull power23 mi 296° WNWStrongHagerstown, MD
WDCAFull power30 mi 70° ENEGoodWashington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A31 mi 73° ENEFairWashington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power31 mi 73° ENEWeakWashington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power31 mi 73° ENEWeakWashington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A31 mi 73° ENEFairWoodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A31 mi 73° ENEFairWashington, DC
WJALFull power31 mi 72° ENEFairSilver Spring, MD
WDDN-LDLow power34 mi 67° ENEWeakWashington, DC
WFPTFull power36 mi 29° NNEFairFrederick, MD
WDWA-LDLow power38 mi 54° NEPoorDamascus, VA
WVPYFull power39 mi 286° WNWFairNew Market, VA
W13DV-DLow power40 mi 210° SSWPoorRapidan, VA
W08EE-DTranslator50 mi 333° NNWPoorMartinsburg, WV
W10DE-DLow power52 mi 76° ENEPoorWashington, DC
WMPTFull power57 mi 76° ENEFairAnnapolis, MD
WQAW-LDLow power57 mi 76° ENEPoorLake Shore, MD
WWPBFull power61 mi 343° NNWFairHagerstown, MD
WMPBFull power64 mi 46° NEWeakBaltimore, MD
WUTBFull power64 mi 55° NEFairBaltimore, MD
W21DZ-DTranslator68 mi 301° WNWPoorRomney, WV
WMJF-CDClass A69 mi 53° NEPoorTowson, MD
W33EJ-DTranslator69 mi 280° WPoorMoorefield, WV
W27EI-DTranslator69 mi 280° WPoorMoorefield, WV

How Haymarket compares with the rest of Virginia

With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Haymarket ranks 85th of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 30 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.

36% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Linton Hall, 4.9 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Haymarket: 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 WETA-TV (PBS), 31 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 26 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 Haymarket, VA?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles ENE of Haymarket. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Haymarket, VA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 31 miles ENE of Haymarket. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Haymarket, VA?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles ENE of Haymarket. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Haymarket, VA?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 30 miles ENE of Haymarket. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is PBS in Haymarket, VA?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 31 miles ENE of Haymarket. Estimated signal: good.

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

47 transmitters within 70 miles of Haymarket; around 26 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 Haymarket?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 72°. The main network towers for Haymarket sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Haymarket?

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 Haymarket?

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 Haymarket?

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 Haymarket; signal estimates ignore terrain.