TV channels & antenna towers in West Springfield, Virginia
West Springfield has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 31 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WDCN-LD, 7.0 miles to the N.
Network channels in West Springfield
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWDCWCW | 50 | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| NBCWRC-TVNBC | 4 | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| TLMWZDC-CDTelemundo | 44 | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| UNIWFDC-DTUnivision | 14 | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Strong | Arlington, VA |
| MeTVWDME-CDMeTV | 48.1 | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| ABCWJLA-TVABC | 7 | 14 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Washington, DC |
| PBSWHUT-TVPBS | 32 | 14 mi | 32° NNE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| CBSWUSACBS | 9 | 14 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Washington, DC |
| PBSWETA-TVPBS | 26 | 14 mi | 32° NNE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| FOXWTTGFox | 5 | 15 mi | 25° NNE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| IONWPXW-TVION | 66 | 15 mi | 25° NNE | Strong | Manassas, VA |
| IONWWPX-TVION | 60 | 44 mi | 318° NW | Weak | Martinsburg, WV |
| CBSWJZ-TVCBS | 13 | 49 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| ABCWMAR-TVABC | 2 | 49 mi | 38° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| NBCWBAL-TVNBC | 11 | 49 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| CWWNUVCW | 54 | 50 mi | 38° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| FOXWBFFFox | 45 | 50 mi | 38° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
Over-the-air TV in West Springfield
With roughly 22,500 residents, West Springfield is a city in Virginia. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 24 full-power, 6 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 31 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 19 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 20 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 16 farther 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 West Springfield
Point your antenna NNE, at about 30°. The main network towers for West Springfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
11 network stations, WDCW, WRC-TV, WZDC-CD, WFDC-DT and WDME-CD and others, transmit from the same tower site about 14 miles northeast of West Springfield (33° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach West Springfield at fair strength or better, all arrive from the northeast, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from West Springfield, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for West Springfield
The farthest main network tower for West Springfield is WTTG (Fox), 15 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
WMAR-TV (ABC), 49 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.
WDCW is only 14 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 West Springfield
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 | 7.0 mi | 359° N | Fair | Fairfax, VA |
| WMDO-CDClass A | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WRZB-LDLow power | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WWTD-LDLow power | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WDCO-CDClass A | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Fair | Woodstock, VA |
| WIAV-CDClass A | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Good | Washington, DC |
| WJALFull power | 14 mi | 32° NNE | Good | Silver Spring, MD |
| WDCAFull power | 15 mi | 25° NNE | Strong | Washington, DC |
| WDDN-LDLow power | 18 mi | 29° NNE | Fair | Washington, DC |
| WDWA-LDLow power | 26 mi | 18° NNE | Weak | Damascus, VA |
| W10DE-DLow power | 32 mi | 62° ENE | Weak | Washington, DC |
| WFPTFull power | 34 mi | 352° N | Fair | Frederick, MD |
| WMPTFull power | 37 mi | 63° ENE | Good | Annapolis, MD |
| WQAW-LDLow power | 37 mi | 63° ENE | Poor | Lake Shore, MD |
| WDVM-TVFull power | 45 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Hagerstown, MD |
| WUTBFull power | 50 mi | 38° NE | Good | Baltimore, MD |
| WMPBFull power | 52 mi | 27° NNE | Fair | Baltimore, MD |
| W13DV-DLow power | 53 mi | 233° SW | Poor | Rapidan, VA |
| WMJF-CDClass A | 55 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Towson, MD |
| WVPYFull power | 61 mi | 283° WNW | Fair | New Market, VA |
| W13DW-DLow power | 62 mi | 78° ENE | Poor | Annapolis, MD |
| WMDEFull power | 62 mi | 78° ENE | Poor | Dover, DE |
| WLZH-LDLow power | 62 mi | 34° NE | Poor | Baltimore, MD |
| W14DK-DLow power | 63 mi | 98° E | Poor | Dagsboro, DE |
| W08EE-DTranslator | 65 mi | 317° NW | Poor | Martinsburg, WV |
How West Springfield compares with the rest of Virginia
With 31 stations at fair strength or better, West Springfield ranks 41st of 381 places in Virginia: more than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 Alexandria, 9.6 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in West Springfield: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 25° NNE, the direction of WTTG (Fox), 15 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 31 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 West Springfield, VA?
ABC is on channel 2 from WMAR-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles NE of West Springfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in West Springfield, VA?
CBS is on channel 9 from WUSA, broadcasting from 14 miles NNE of West Springfield. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in West Springfield, VA?
NBC is on channel 4 from WRC-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NNE of West Springfield. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in West Springfield, VA?
Fox is on channel 5 from WTTG, broadcasting from 15 miles NNE of West Springfield. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is PBS in West Springfield, VA?
PBS is on channel 26 from WETA-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles NNE of West Springfield. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in West Springfield?
42 transmitters within 70 miles of West Springfield; around 31 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 West Springfield?
Point your antenna NNE, at about 30°. The main network towers for West Springfield sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in West Springfield?
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 49 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in West Springfield?
WMAR-TV (ABC), 49 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 West Springfield?
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 West Springfield; signal estimates ignore terrain.