KTFD-TV
Full power TV station · Denver, Colorado
KTFD-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Denver, Colorado. Its signal is estimated to reach about 113 cities and towns within 57 miles.
About KTFD-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 400 kW effective radiated power, KTFD-TV runs more power than 56% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 236 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 15% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 47 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 57 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 113 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,230,000 residents, as far as Greeley, CO (55 miles).
KTFD-TV shares its transmitter site with KWGN-TV (CW), KSBS-CD, KDEO-LD, KBRO-LD, KPDD-LD and KLPD-LD and 9 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 | Denver, CO |
| Tower location | 39.73278, -105.23611 |
| Effective radiated power | 400 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 236 m (774 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 24514 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTFD-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden, CO | 1.8 mi | 207° SSW | Strong |
| Lakewood, CO | 8.4 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 8.7 mi | 255° WSW | Strong |
| Arvada, CO | 9.3 mi | 239° WSW | Strong |
| Ken Caryl, CO | 13 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Westminster, CO | 13 mi | 236° SW | Strong |
| Denver, CO | 13 mi | 268° W | Strong |
| Columbine, CO | 13 mi | 319° NW | Strong |
| Littleton, CO | 14 mi | 305° NW | Strong |
| Sherrelwood, CO | 14 mi | 240° WSW | Strong |
| Englewood, CO | 14 mi | 294° WNW | Strong |
| Federal Heights, CO | 15 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| Broomfield, CO | 15 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| Superior, CO | 16 mi | 193° SSW | Strong |
| Welby, CO | 16 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| Thornton, CO | 17 mi | 236° WSW | Good |
| Commerce City, CO | 17 mi | 252° WSW | Good |
| Northglenn, CO | 17 mi | 231° SW | Good |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 17 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Louisville, CO | 18 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Southglenn, CO | 18 mi | 304° NW | Good |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 19 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Boulder, CO | 20 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Lafayette, CO | 20 mi | 203° SSW | Good |
| Castlewood, CO | 21 mi | 300° WNW | Good |
| Aurora, CO | 21 mi | 271° W | Good |
| Centennial, CO | 22 mi | 299° WNW | Good |
| Lone Tree, CO | 22 mi | 304° NW | Good |
| Erie, CO | 24 mi | 204° SSW | Good |
| Brighton, CO | 28 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Parker, CO | 29 mi | 301° WNW | Good |
| Frederick, CO | 30 mi | 212° SSW | Good |
| Firestone, CO | 31 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Longmont, CO | 31 mi | 193° SSW | Good |
| Castle Rock, CO | 32 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| Johnstown, CO | 45 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Loveland, CO | 47 mi | 191° S | Good |
| Evans, CO | 53 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Windsor, CO | 54 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Greeley, CO | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KWGN-TVCW · 2
- KUSANBC · 9
- KMGH-TVABC · 7
- KCNC-TVCBS · 4
- KDVRFox · 31
- KCECUnivision · 14
- KBDI-TVPBS · 12
- KPXC-TVION · 59
- KDEN-TVTelemundo · 25
- KPJR-TVTrinity · 38
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTFD-TV transmitter tower?
KTFD-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.7328, -105.2361, near Golden, CO. It is licensed to Denver, Colorado.
How far does KTFD-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 57 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 66 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTFD-TV with an antenna?
About 3,230,000 people live in the 113 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTFD-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTFD-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.