KCPT
Full power TV station · Kansas City, Missouri
KCPT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Kansas City, Missouri. Its signal is estimated to reach about 110 cities and towns within 68 miles.
About KCPT
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KCPT runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 355 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 46% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 56 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 68 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 110 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,380,000 residents, as far as Topeka, KS (64 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Kansas City, MO |
| Tower location | 39.08306, -94.48056 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 355 m (1,165 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 53843 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KCPT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO | 3.5 mi | 261° W | Strong |
| Raytown, MO | 5.2 mi | 350° N | Strong |
| Kansas City, MO | 5.4 mi | 102° ESE | Strong |
| East Independence, MO | 6.8 mi | 263° W | Strong |
| Kansas City, KS | 8.2 mi | 105° ESE | Strong |
| Roeland Park, KS | 8.7 mi | 69° ENE | Strong |
| Gladstone, MO | 9.2 mi | 155° SSE | Strong |
| Mission, KS | 10 mi | 68° ENE | Strong |
| Prairie Village, KS | 10 mi | 52° NE | Strong |
| Leawood, KS | 11 mi | 42° NE | Strong |
| Blue Springs, MO | 12 mi | 293° WNW | Strong |
| Liberty, MO | 12 mi | 196° SSW | Strong |
| Merriam, KS | 12 mi | 70° ENE | Strong |
| Overland Park, KS | 12 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 13 mi | 336° NNW | Strong |
| Shawnee, KS | 13 mi | 77° ENE | Strong |
| Grandview, MO | 14 mi | 12° NNE | Strong |
| Grain Valley, MO | 16 mi | 287° WNW | Strong |
| Lenexa, KS | 16 mi | 57° ENE | Strong |
| Belton, MO | 19 mi | 8° N | Strong |
| Raymore, MO | 19 mi | 356° N | Strong |
| Oak Grove, MO | 20 mi | 286° WNW | Strong |
| Kearney, MO | 21 mi | 198° SSW | Strong |
| Smithville, MO | 22 mi | 166° SSE | Strong |
| Bonner Springs, KS | 22 mi | 86° E | Strong |
| Excelsior Springs, MO | 22 mi | 218° SW | Strong |
| Olathe, KS | 23 mi | 52° NE | Strong |
| Pleasant Hill, MO | 23 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Lansing, KS | 25 mi | 117° ESE | Strong |
| Leavenworth, KS | 28 mi | 124° ESE | Good |
| Gardner, KS | 30 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Harrisonville, MO | 31 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Lawrence, KS | 41 mi | 79° E | Good |
| Warrensburg, MO | 46 mi | 299° WNW | Good |
| Cameron, MO | 47 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Atchison, KS | 48 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| Saint Joseph, MO | 51 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Ottawa, KS | 53 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Clinton, MO | 62 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Topeka, KS | 64 mi | 87° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KUKC-LDUnivision · 14
- KCWECW · 29
- KMBC-TVABC · 9
- KTAJ-TVTrinity · 16
- KPXE-TVION · 50
- KGKC-LDTelemundo · 39
- KCTVCBS · 5
- WDAF-TVFox · 4
- KSHB-TVNBC · 41
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KCPT transmitter tower?
KCPT broadcasts from a tower at 39.0831, -94.4806, near Sugar Creek, MO. It is licensed to Kansas City, Missouri.
How far does KCPT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 68 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 77 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KCPT with an antenna?
About 2,380,000 people live in the 110 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KCPT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KCPT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.