TV channels & antenna towers in Woodland, Washington

Woodland has 65 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K36OJ-D, 19 miles to the NNW.

65TV transmitters within 70 miles
7networks over the air
19 mito the closest tower
5,842population

Network channels in Woodland

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONKPXG-TVION22 26 mi180° S GoodSalem, OR
NBCKGWNBC8 26 mi180° S GoodPortland, OR
IONKPXG-LDION22 26 mi180° S FairPortland, OR
FOXKPTVFox12 26 mi181° S FairPortland, OR
CWKRCW-TVCW32 27 mi179° S GoodSalem, OR
ABCKATUABC2 27 mi179° S GoodPortland, OR
CBSKOINCBS6 27 mi179° S GoodPortland, OR
TBNKNMTTrinity24 27 mi179° S GoodPortland, OR

Over-the-air TV in Woodland

With roughly 5,840 residents, Woodland is a town in Washington. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 65 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 5 Class A, 21 low-power and 29 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 7 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 6 transmitters are within 25 miles, 22 between 25 and 45 miles, and 37 farther out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Portland, OR, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Portland's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 2 (KATU), CBS on channel 6 (KOIN), NBC on channel 8 (KGW), Fox on channel 12 (KPTV), CW on channel 32 (KRCW-TV), ION on channel 22 (KPXG-TV) and Trinity on channel 24 (KNMT). 3 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 Woodland

Point your antenna S, at about 180°. The main network towers for Woodland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, KPXG-TV, KGW, KPTV, KRCW-TV and KATU and others, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles south of Woodland (180° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Woodland at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Woodland

The farthest main network tower for Woodland is KOIN (CBS), 27 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

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 Woodland

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 57; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K36OJ-DTranslator19 mi 344° NNWWeakRainier, OR
K17GV-DTranslator19 mi 344° NNWWeakRainier, OR
K28IH-DTranslator19 mi 344° NNWWeakRainier, OR
K31HK-DTranslator19 mi 344° NNWWeakRainier, OR
K15IX-DTranslator19 mi 344° NNWWeakRainier, OR
K27NZ-DLow power22 mi 333° NNWWeakLongview, WA
KWVT-LDLow power26 mi 181° SWeakSalem, OR
KGWZ-LDLow power26 mi 180° SFairPortland, OR
KOPB-TVFull power26 mi 180° SFairPortland, OR
KORS-CDClass A26 mi 180° SFairPortland, OR
KOXI-CDClass A26 mi 180° SFairPortland, OR
KKEI-CDClass A26 mi 180° SFairPortland, OR
KORK-CDClass A26 mi 180° SFairPortland, OR
KOXO-CDClass A26 mi 180° SFairPortland, OR
KPDXFull power26 mi 181° SGoodVancouver, WA
KUNP-LDLow power27 mi 180° SFairPortland, OR
KEVE-LDLow power27 mi 180° SFairVancouver, WA
KJYY-LDLow power27 mi 179° SFairPortland, OR
K24IT-DLow power38 mi 300° WNWPoorHoquiam, WA
K18EL-DTranslator40 mi 197° SSWPoorNewberg/Tigard, OR
K17NX-DLow power47 mi 342° NNWPoorCentralia/Chehalis, WA
KCKAFull power47 mi 342° NNWFairCentralia, WA
K15MI-DLow power47 mi 342° NNWPoorCentralia/Chelasis, WA
K20NL-DTranslator54 mi 315° NWPoorGrays River, Lebam, WA
K35HU-DTranslator54 mi 315° NWPoorGrays River, WA

How Woodland compares with the rest of Washington

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Woodland ranks 65th of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 26 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.

60% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Longview, 19 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Woodland: 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 179° S, the direction of KOIN (CBS), 27 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 20 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 Woodland, WA?

ABC is on channel 2 from KATU, broadcasting from 27 miles S of Woodland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Woodland, WA?

CBS is on channel 6 from KOIN, broadcasting from 27 miles S of Woodland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Woodland, WA?

NBC is on channel 8 from KGW, broadcasting from 26 miles S of Woodland. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Woodland, WA?

Fox is on channel 12 from KPTV, broadcasting from 26 miles S of Woodland. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Woodland, WA?

CW is on channel 32 from KRCW-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles S of Woodland. Estimated signal: good.

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

65 transmitters within 70 miles of Woodland; around 20 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 Woodland?

Point your antenna S, at about 180°. The main network towers for Woodland sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Woodland?

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 Woodland?

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 Woodland?

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 Washington · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Woodland; signal estimates ignore terrain.