KTVK
Full power TV station · Phoenix, Arizona
KTVK is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Phoenix, Arizona. Its signal is estimated to reach about 68 cities and towns within 76 miles.
About KTVK
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, KTVK runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 501 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 72% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 65 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 76 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 68 cities and towns in our guide with about 5,210,000 residents, as far as Florence, AZ (44 miles).
KTVK shares its transmitter site with KPHE-LD, K14RK-D, KPDF-CD, KFPH-CD, KTVW-DT (Univision) and KSAZ-TV (Fox) and 18 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 | Phoenix, AZ |
| Tower location | 33.33361, -112.06333 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 501 m (1,644 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 40993 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KTVK
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ | 4.6 mi | 263° W | Strong |
| Central City, AZ | 7.4 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Phoenix, AZ | 8.0 mi | 176° S | Strong |
| Tempe Junction, AZ | 8.9 mi | 231° SW | Strong |
| Encanto, AZ | 10 mi | 175° S | Strong |
| Tempe, AZ | 11 mi | 238° WSW | Strong |
| Alhambra, AZ | 12 mi | 160° SSE | Strong |
| Chandler, AZ | 13 mi | 278° W | Strong |
| Maryvale, AZ | 13 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| Sun Lakes, AZ | 14 mi | 308° NW | Strong |
| Mesa, AZ | 15 mi | 246° WSW | Strong |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 15 mi | 207° SSW | Strong |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 15 mi | 218° SW | Strong |
| Glendale, AZ | 16 mi | 153° SSE | Strong |
| Gilbert, AZ | 16 mi | 265° W | Strong |
| Avondale, AZ | 18 mi | 113° ESE | Strong |
| Goodyear, AZ | 18 mi | 112° ESE | Strong |
| Maricopa, AZ | 19 mi | 357° N | Strong |
| Peoria, AZ | 20 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| Sun City, AZ | 22 mi | 147° SSE | Strong |
| El Mirage, AZ | 24 mi | 142° SE | Strong |
| Deer Valley, AZ | 25 mi | 170° S | Strong |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 25 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Surprise, AZ | 26 mi | 143° SE | Strong |
| Fountain Hills, AZ | 28 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Sun City West, AZ | 28 mi | 145° SE | Good |
| Buckeye, AZ | 30 mi | 95° E | Good |
| Apache Junction, AZ | 30 mi | 259° W | Good |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 32 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Casa Grande, AZ | 36 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Gold Canyon, AZ | 36 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Anthem, AZ | 37 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Coolidge, AZ | 40 mi | 308° NW | Good |
| New River, AZ | 40 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Gold Camp, AZ | 44 mi | 274° W | Good |
| Florence, AZ | 44 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Arizona City, AZ | 46 mi | 330° NNW | Good |
| Eloy, AZ | 50 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Globe, AZ | 74 mi | 267° W | Fair |
| Payson, AZ | 75 mi | 215° SW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KTVW-DTUnivision · 33
- KSAZ-TVFox · 10
- KPNXNBC · 12
- KPAZ-TVTrinity · 21
- KAETPBS · 8
- KPHO-TVCBS · 5
- KAZT-CDCW · 7
- KPPX-TVION · 51
- KNXV-TVABC · 15
- KTAZTelemundo · 39
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KTVK transmitter tower?
KTVK broadcasts from a tower at 33.3336, -112.0633, near Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ. It is licensed to Phoenix, Arizona.
How far does KTVK broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 76 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KTVK with an antenna?
About 5,210,000 people live in the 68 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KTVK?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KTVK tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.