KMTW
Full power TV station · Hutchinson, Kansas
KMTW is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Hutchinson, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 54 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About KMTW
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, KMTW runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 310 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 33% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 54 cities and towns in our guide with about 710,000 residents, as far as Salina, KS (62 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Hutchinson, KS |
| Tower location | 37.93972, -97.51194 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 310 m (1,017 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 77063 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KMTW
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead, KS | 4.3 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Sedgwick, KS | 5.1 mi | 288° WNW | Strong |
| Valley Center, KS | 10 mi | 314° NW | Strong |
| Maize, KS | 11 mi | 348° NNW | Strong |
| Newton, KS | 12 mi | 231° SW | Strong |
| North Newton, KS | 13 mi | 225° SW | Strong |
| Park City, KS | 14 mi | 312° NW | Strong |
| Hesston, KS | 14 mi | 198° SSW | Strong |
| Kechi, KS | 16 mi | 308° NW | Strong |
| Saint Marys, KS | 18 mi | 23° NNE | Strong |
| Bellaire, KS | 18 mi | 313° NW | Strong |
| Moundridge, KS | 18 mi | 179° S | Strong |
| Wichita, KS | 20 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Goddard, KS | 20 mi | 10° N | Strong |
| South Hutchinson, KS | 24 mi | 105° ESE | Strong |
| Hutchinson, KS | 24 mi | 110° ESE | Strong |
| McConnell AFB, KS | 25 mi | 327° NNW | Strong |
| Andover, KS | 26 mi | 307° NW | Strong |
| Cheney, KS | 26 mi | 35° NE | Strong |
| Haysville, KS | 27 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Clearwater, KS | 30 mi | 359° N | Good |
| Derby, KS | 30 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| McPherson, KS | 31 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Hillsboro, KS | 33 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Rose Hill, KS | 33 mi | 322° NW | Good |
| Augusta, KS | 34 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| Mulvane, KS | 35 mi | 336° NNW | Good |
| El Dorado, KS | 36 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Kingman, KS | 39 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Marion, KS | 39 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| Sterling, KS | 42 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Lindsborg, KS | 45 mi | 169° SSE | Good |
| Lyons, KS | 47 mi | 127° SE | Good |
| Wellington, KS | 47 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Clay Center, KS | 50 mi | 306° NW | Good |
| Winfield, KS | 56 mi | 330° NNW | Good |
| Herington, KS | 59 mi | 212° SSW | Fair |
| Anthony, KS | 61 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
| Salina, KS | 62 mi | 175° S | Fair |
| Ellinwood, KS | 65 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KFVT-LDION · 34.7
- KDCU-DTUnivision · 46
- KAKEABC · 10
- KSAS-TVFox · 24
- KSNWNBC · 3
- KWCH-DTCBS · 12
- KSCW-DTCW · 33
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KMTW transmitter tower?
KMTW broadcasts from a tower at 37.9397, -97.5119, near Halstead, KS. It is licensed to Hutchinson, Kansas.
How far does KMTW broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 74 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KMTW with an antenna?
About 710,000 people live in the 54 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KMTW?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KMTW tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.