KTVA
Full power TV station · Anchorage, Alaska
KTVA is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Anchorage, Alaska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 9 cities and towns within 33 miles.
About KTVA
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 28.9 kW effective radiated power, KTVA runs more power than 16% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 61 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 1% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 28 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 33 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 9 cities and towns in our guide with about 370,000 residents, as far as Eagle River, AK (14 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Anchorage, AK |
| Tower location | 61.19208, -149.90236 |
| Effective radiated power | 28.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 61 m (199 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 49632 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTVA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | 1.8 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK | 10 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Eagle River, AK | 14 mi | 231° SW | Good |
| Big Lake, AK | 23 mi | 176° S | Fair |
| Knik-Fairview, AK | 24 mi | 204° SSW | Fair |
| Girdwood, AK | 30 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| Houston, AK | 30 mi | 185° S | Fair |
| Wasilla, AK | 31 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Meadow Lakes, AK | 32 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTVA transmitter tower?
KTVA broadcasts from a tower at 61.1921, -149.9024, near Anchorage, AK. It is licensed to Anchorage, Alaska.
How far does KTVA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 33 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 41 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTVA with an antenna?
About 370,000 people live in the 9 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTVA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTVA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.