TV channels & antenna towers in Middletown, Virginia

Middletown has 38 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 5 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVPY, 5.4 miles to the SSW.

Open Middletown in the live finder

38TV transmitters within 70 miles

10networks over the air

5.4 mito the closest tower

1,315population

Network channels in Middletown

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWWPX-TVION	60	31 mi	62° ENE	Weak	Martinsburg, WV
CWWSVW-LDCW	30.2	51 mi	211° SSW	Poor	Harrisonburg, VA
FOXWSVF-CDFox	43	51 mi	211° SSW	Poor	Harrisonburg, VA
FOXWTTGFox	5	63 mi	94° E	Weak	Washington, DC
IONWPXW-TVION	66	63 mi	94° E	Weak	Manassas, VA
CWWDCWCW	50	65 mi	95° E	Good	Washington, DC
NBCWRC-TVNBC	4	65 mi	95° E	Weak	Washington, DC
TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo	44	65 mi	95° E	Weak	Washington, DC
UNIWFDC-DTUnivision	14	65 mi	95° E	Weak	Arlington, VA
MeTVWDME-CDMeTV	48.1	65 mi	95° E	Poor	Washington, DC
ABCWJLA-TVABC	7	65 mi	94° E	Poor	Washington, DC
PBSWHUT-TVPBS	32	65 mi	94° E	Weak	Washington, DC
CBSWUSACBS	9	65 mi	94° E	Poor	Washington, DC
PBSWETA-TVPBS	26	65 mi	94° E	Weak	Washington, DC

Over-the-air TV in Middletown

Middletown is a small community of about 1,320 people in Virginia. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 38 licensed TV transmitters: 17 full-power, 6 Class A, 8 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 5 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 8 between 25 and 45 miles, and 28 farther out. Nine of the 14 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 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 60 (WWPX-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 (weak signal) and Univision (weak 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 Middletown

Point your antenna E, at about 94°. The main network towers for Middletown 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 63 miles east of Middletown (94° E). That one direction covers every station on the site.

WJLA-TV (ABC), WUSA (CBS), WRC-TV (NBC), WTTG (Fox) and WETA-TV (PBS) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Middletown. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Middletown

The farthest main network tower for Middletown is WETA-TV (PBS), 65 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

WVPY is only 5.4 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Other stations near Middletown

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WVPYFull power	5.4 mi	210° SSW	Strong	New Market, VA
WDVM-TVFull power	15 mi	110° ESE	Strong	Hagerstown, MD
W21DZ-DTranslator	31 mi	310° NW	Fair	Romney, WV
W08EE-DTranslator	32 mi	21° NNE	Poor	Martinsburg, WV
W33EJ-DTranslator	34 mi	265° W	Poor	Moorefield, WV
W27EI-DTranslator	34 mi	265° W	Poor	Moorefield, WV
W29DH-DTranslator	34 mi	265° W	Poor	Moorefield, WV
W24ES-DTranslator	34 mi	265° W	Poor	Moorefield, WV
W22CV-DTranslator	34 mi	265° W	Poor	Moorefield, WV
WWPBFull power	46 mi	21° NNE	Good	Hagerstown, MD
W16DT-DLow power	49 mi	300° WNW	Poor	Keyser, WV
W13DV-DLow power	52 mi	163° SSE	Poor	Rapidan, VA
WFPTFull power	54 mi	72° ENE	Poor	Frederick, MD
WDCN-LDLow power	58 mi	100° E	Poor	Fairfax, VA
WGPTFull power	60 mi	296° WNW	Weak	Oakland, MD
WDCAFull power	63 mi	94° E	Weak	Washington, DC
WMDO-CDClass A	65 mi	95° E	Poor	Washington, DC
WRZB-LDLow power	65 mi	95° E	Poor	Washington, DC
WWTD-LDLow power	65 mi	95° E	Poor	Washington, DC
WDCO-CDClass A	65 mi	95° E	Poor	Woodstock, VA
WIAV-CDClass A	65 mi	95° E	Poor	Washington, DC
WJALFull power	65 mi	94° E	Poor	Silver Spring, MD
WDWA-LDLow power	65 mi	83° E	Poor	Damascus, VA
WDDN-LDLow power	66 mi	91° E	Poor	Washington, DC

How Middletown compares with the rest of Virginia

With 5 stations at fair strength or better, Middletown ranks 372nd of 381 places in Virginia: fewer than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 31 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.

31% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Winchester, 13 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Middletown: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 94° E, the direction of WETA-TV (PBS), 65 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 5 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 Middletown, VA?

ABC is on channel 7 from WJLA-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles E of Middletown. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is CBS in Middletown, VA?

CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 65 miles E of Middletown. Estimated signal: very weak.

What channel is NBC in Middletown, VA?

NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles E of Middletown. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is Fox in Middletown, VA?

Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 63 miles E of Middletown. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is PBS in Middletown, VA?

PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 65 miles E of Middletown. Estimated signal: weak.

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

38 transmitters within 70 miles of Middletown; around 5 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Middletown?

Point your antenna E, at about 94°. The main network towers for Middletown sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Middletown?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Middletown?

WVPY is only 5.4 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Middletown?

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 Middletown; signal estimates ignore terrain.