KAID
Full power TV station · Boise, Idaho
KAID is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Boise, Idaho. Its signal is estimated to reach about 34 cities and towns within 92 miles.
About KAID
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 725 kW effective radiated power, KAID runs more power than 70% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 858 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 96% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 83 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 92 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 34 cities and towns in our guide with about 534,000 residents, as far as Caldwell, ID (30 miles).
KAID shares its transmitter site with KBOI-TV (CW), KIVI-TV (ABC), KYUU-LD (CW), KTVJ-LD, K31FD-D and KTRV-TV (ION) and 3 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Boise, ID |
| Tower location | 43.75578, -116.09917 |
| Effective radiated power | 725 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 858 m (2,815 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 62442 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KAID
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Spring, ID | 7.9 mi | 73° ENE | Strong |
| Boise, ID | 11 mi | 28° NNE | Strong |
| Garden City, ID | 12 mi | 37° NE | Strong |
| Eagle, ID | 13 mi | 72° ENE | Strong |
| Idaho City, ID | 14 mi | 249° WSW | Strong |
| Meridian, ID | 18 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Star, ID | 20 mi | 77° ENE | Strong |
| Emmett, ID | 22 mi | 112° ESE | Strong |
| Kuna, ID | 24 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Middleton, ID | 26 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Nampa, ID | 28 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Caldwell, ID | 30 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Marsing, ID | 39 mi | 68° ENE | Good |
| New Plymouth, ID | 39 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| Wilder, ID | 41 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Parma, ID | 42 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Homedale, ID | 43 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Murphy, ID | 44 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Fruitland, ID | 44 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Nyssa, OR | 45 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Ontario, OR | 47 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Payette, ID | 47 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Mountain Home, ID | 48 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Cascade, ID | 53 mi | 183° S | Good |
| Weiser, ID | 55 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Vale, OR | 59 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Glenns Ferry, ID | 68 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Council, ID | 69 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Fairfield, ID | 71 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| McCall, ID | 80 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Ketchum, ID | 87 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Sun Valley, ID | 87 mi | 273° W | Fair |
| Gooding, ID | 90 mi | 310° NW | Fair |
| Hailey, ID | 91 mi | 281° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KBOI-TVCW · 2.2
- KIVI-TVABC · 6
- KYUU-LDCW · 35
- KTRV-TVION · 12
- KNIN-TVFox · 9
- KTVBNBC · 7
- KEVA-LDUnivision · 34
- KKJBTelemundo · 39
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KAID transmitter tower?
KAID broadcasts from a tower at 43.7558, -116.0992, near Hidden Spring, ID. It is licensed to Boise, Idaho.
How far does KAID broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 92 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 100 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KAID with an antenna?
About 534,000 people live in the 34 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KAID?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KAID tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.