KFTA-TV (Fox) · Channel 24
Full power TV station · Fort Smith, Arkansas
KFTA-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 24, licensed to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 72 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About KFTA-TV
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 600 kW effective radiated power, KFTA-TV runs more power than 65% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 305 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 30% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 72 cities and towns in our guide with about 651,000 residents, as far as Bella Vista, AR (54 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KOKI-TV in Tulsa, OK, 89 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 24 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Fort Smith, AR |
| Tower location | 35.71000, -94.13778 |
| Effective radiated power | 600 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 29560 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KFTA-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma, AR | 17 mi | 16° NNE | Strong |
| Prairie Grove, AR | 21 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Elkins, AR | 21 mi | 200° SSW | Good |
| Van Buren, AR | 22 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Ozark, AR | 23 mi | 312° NW | Good |
| Farmington, AR | 24 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Fayetteville, AR | 24 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Fort Smith, AR | 27 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Barling, AR | 28 mi | 19° NNE | Good |
| Stilwell, OK | 28 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Roland, OK | 29 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Johnson, AR | 29 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Tontitown, AR | 33 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Springdale, AR | 33 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Muldrow, OK | 33 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Greenwood, AR | 35 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Paris, AR | 37 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Lowell, AR | 38 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Pocola, OK | 38 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Cave Springs, AR | 39 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Siloam Springs, AR | 40 mi | 146° SE | Good |
| Sallisaw, OK | 40 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Clarksville, AR | 41 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Booneville, AR | 41 mi | 343° NNW | Good |
| Rogers, AR | 43 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Gentry, AR | 43 mi | 153° SSE | Good |
| Centerton, AR | 46 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Bentonville, AR | 46 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Little Flock, AR | 47 mi | 180° S | Good |
| Park Hill, OK | 47 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Tahlequah, OK | 49 mi | 107° ESE | Good |
| Pea Ridge, AR | 51 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Gravette, AR | 52 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Poteau, OK | 53 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Bella Vista, AR | 54 mi | 172° S | Good |
| Berryville, AR | 55 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
| Waldron, AR | 56 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Green Forest, AR | 58 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| Heavener, OK | 62 mi | 25° NNE | Fair |
| Fort Gibson, OK | 63 mi | 95° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KFTA-TV transmitter tower?
KFTA-TV broadcasts from a tower at 35.7100, -94.1378, near West Fork, AR. It is licensed to Fort Smith, Arkansas.
What channel is KFTA-TV on?
KFTA-TV appears as virtual channel 24 (24.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KFTA-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KFTA-TV with an antenna?
About 651,000 people live in the 72 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KFTA-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFTA-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.