KTVD
Full power TV station · Denver, Colorado
KTVD is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Denver, Colorado. Its signal is estimated to reach about 131 cities and towns within 69 miles.
About KTVD
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 960 kW effective radiated power, KTVD runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 374 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 50% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 57 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 69 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 131 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,930,000 residents, as far as Colorado Springs, CO (66 miles).
KTVD shares its transmitter site with KUSA (NBC), KMGH-TV (ABC), KCNC-TV (CBS), KLPD-LD, KHDT-LD and KZDN-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 | 39.73072, -105.23211 |
| Effective radiated power | 960 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 374 m (1,227 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 68581 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTVD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden, CO | 1.8 mi | 199° SSW | Strong |
| Lakewood, CO | 8.2 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 8.6 mi | 254° WSW | Strong |
| Arvada, CO | 9.2 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| Ken Caryl, CO | 12 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Westminster, CO | 13 mi | 235° SW | Strong |
| Columbine, CO | 13 mi | 319° NW | Strong |
| Denver, CO | 13 mi | 268° W | Strong |
| Littleton, CO | 14 mi | 305° NW | Strong |
| Englewood, CO | 14 mi | 294° WNW | Strong |
| Sherrelwood, CO | 14 mi | 239° WSW | Strong |
| Broomfield, CO | 15 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| Welby, CO | 16 mi | 243° WSW | Strong |
| Commerce City, CO | 17 mi | 251° WSW | Strong |
| Thornton, CO | 17 mi | 236° SW | Strong |
| Northglenn, CO | 17 mi | 231° SW | Strong |
| Greenwood Village, CO | 17 mi | 298° WNW | Strong |
| Southglenn, CO | 18 mi | 304° NW | Strong |
| Louisville, CO | 18 mi | 197° SSW | Strong |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 19 mi | 311° NW | Strong |
| Lafayette, CO | 20 mi | 203° SSW | Strong |
| Boulder, CO | 20 mi | 174° S | Strong |
| Castlewood, CO | 20 mi | 300° WNW | Strong |
| Aurora, CO | 21 mi | 270° W | Strong |
| Centennial, CO | 22 mi | 299° WNW | Strong |
| Lone Tree, CO | 22 mi | 304° NW | Strong |
| Erie, CO | 24 mi | 204° SSW | Strong |
| Brighton, CO | 28 mi | 231° SW | Good |
| Parker, CO | 29 mi | 300° WNW | 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 | 190° S | Good |
| Evans, CO | 53 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| Windsor, CO | 54 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Greeley, CO | 55 mi | 210° SSW | Good |
| Black Forest, CO | 57 mi | 330° NNW | Good |
| Fort Collins, CO | 60 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 66 mi | 341° NNW | Fair |
| Cimarron Hills, CO | 67 mi | 335° NNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KUSANBC · 9
- KMGH-TVABC · 7
- KCNC-TVCBS · 4
- KWGN-TVCW · 2
- KDVRFox · 31
- KCECUnivision · 14
- KBDI-TVPBS · 12
- KPXC-TVION · 59
- KDEN-TVTelemundo · 25
- KPJR-TVTrinity · 38
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTVD transmitter tower?
KTVD broadcasts from a tower at 39.7307, -105.2321, near Golden, CO. It is licensed to Denver, Colorado.
How far does KTVD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 69 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 78 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTVD with an antenna?
About 3,930,000 people live in the 131 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTVD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTVD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.