KSMO-TV
Full power TV station · Kansas City, Missouri
KSMO-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Kansas City, Missouri. Its signal is estimated to reach about 108 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About KSMO-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 750 kW effective radiated power, KSMO-TV runs more power than 71% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 358 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 47% 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 67 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 108 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,380,000 residents, as far as Topeka, KS (65 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Kansas City, MO |
| Tower location | 39.09050, -94.47200 |
| Effective radiated power | 750 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 358 m (1,175 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 33336 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KSMO-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, MO | 3.0 mi | 269° W | Strong |
| Raytown, MO | 5.7 mi | 355° N | Strong |
| Kansas City, MO | 5.8 mi | 96° E | Strong |
| East Independence, MO | 6.3 mi | 267° W | Strong |
| Kansas City, KS | 8.5 mi | 101° E | Strong |
| Gladstone, MO | 9.0 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| Roeland Park, KS | 9.3 mi | 67° ENE | Strong |
| Mission, KS | 11 mi | 66° ENE | Strong |
| Prairie Village, KS | 11 mi | 52° NE | Strong |
| Liberty, MO | 11 mi | 195° SSW | Strong |
| Blue Springs, MO | 11 mi | 297° WNW | Strong |
| Leawood, KS | 12 mi | 42° NE | Strong |
| Merriam, KS | 13 mi | 69° ENE | Strong |
| Overland Park, KS | 13 mi | 55° NE | Strong |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 13 mi | 339° NNW | Strong |
| Shawnee, KS | 14 mi | 76° ENE | Strong |
| Grandview, MO | 15 mi | 13° NNE | Strong |
| Grain Valley, MO | 16 mi | 290° WNW | Strong |
| Lenexa, KS | 17 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Oak Grove, MO | 19 mi | 288° WNW | Strong |
| Belton, MO | 20 mi | 9° N | Strong |
| Raymore, MO | 20 mi | 357° N | Strong |
| Kearney, MO | 20 mi | 197° SSW | Strong |
| Smithville, MO | 21 mi | 164° SSE | Strong |
| Excelsior Springs, MO | 22 mi | 218° SW | Strong |
| Bonner Springs, KS | 22 mi | 84° E | Strong |
| Olathe, KS | 24 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Pleasant Hill, MO | 24 mi | 333° NNW | Good |
| Lansing, KS | 25 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Leavenworth, KS | 29 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Harrisonville, MO | 31 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Gardner, KS | 31 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Lawrence, KS | 42 mi | 78° ENE | Good |
| Warrensburg, MO | 46 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Cameron, MO | 47 mi | 195° SSW | Good |
| Atchison, KS | 48 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Saint Joseph, MO | 51 mi | 157° SSE | Good |
| Ottawa, KS | 54 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Clinton, MO | 62 mi | 323° NW | Fair |
| Topeka, KS | 65 mi | 87° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
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- 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 KSMO-TV transmitter tower?
KSMO-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.0905, -94.4720, near Sugar Creek, MO. It is licensed to Kansas City, Missouri.
How far does KSMO-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 67 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 76 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KSMO-TV with an antenna?
About 2,380,000 people live in the 108 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KSMO-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KSMO-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.