KWPX-TV (ION) · Channel 33
Full power TV station · Bellevue, Washington
KWPX-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ION on virtual channel 33, licensed to Bellevue, Washington. Its signal is estimated to reach about 242 cities and towns within 84 miles.
About KWPX-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 480 kW effective radiated power, KWPX-TV runs more power than 60% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 715 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 93% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 76 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 84 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 242 cities and towns in our guide with about 4,290,000 residents, as far as Wenatchee, WA (78 miles).
KWPX-TV shares its transmitter site with KWDK and KUSE-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other ION station in our data is KPXG-TV in Salem, OR, 142 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ION Television is a commercial network built around crime and procedural drama series, with some live sports. It is carried free over the air in most large markets.
Station facts
| Network | ION |
| Virtual channel | 33 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Bellevue, WA |
| Tower location | 47.50453, -121.96944 |
| Effective radiated power | 480 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 715 m (2,347 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 56852 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KWPX-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah, WA | 3.4 mi | 121° ESE | Strong |
| City of Sammamish, WA | 7.6 mi | 155° SSE | Strong |
| West Lake Sammamish, WA | 8.0 mi | 129° SE | Strong |
| Maple Valley, WA | 8.5 mi | 25° NNE | Strong |
| Sammamish, WA | 11 mi | 151° SSE | Strong |
| East Hill-Meridian, WA | 12 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Renton, WA | 12 mi | 83° E | Strong |
| Mercer Island, WA | 13 mi | 111° ESE | Strong |
| Bellevue, WA | 13 mi | 124° SE | Strong |
| Redmond, WA | 14 mi | 149° SSE | Strong |
| Kent, WA | 15 mi | 55° NE | Strong |
| SeaTac, WA | 16 mi | 75° ENE | Strong |
| Kirkland, WA | 17 mi | 138° SE | Strong |
| Burien, WA | 18 mi | 82° E | Strong |
| Des Moines, WA | 18 mi | 67° ENE | Strong |
| Auburn, WA | 18 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Seattle, WA | 18 mi | 112° ESE | Good |
| Federal Way, WA | 20 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Bothell, WA | 21 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| North Creek, WA | 24 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Shoreline, WA | 25 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Puyallup, WA | 27 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Bainbridge Island, WA | 27 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Lynnwood, WA | 27 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| Tacoma, WA | 28 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Edmonds, WA | 28 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| South Hill, WA | 29 mi | 29° NNE | Good |
| Bremerton, WA | 31 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Parkland, WA | 32 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| University Place, WA | 33 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Lakewood, WA | 34 mi | 48° NE | Good |
| Everett, WA | 35 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Graham, WA | 35 mi | 26° NNE | Good |
| Spanaway, WA | 35 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Lake Stevens, WA | 36 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Marysville, WA | 39 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Lacey, WA | 52 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Olympia, WA | 54 mi | 53° NE | Good |
| Mount Vernon, WA | 66 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| Wenatchee, WA | 78 mi | 275° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KFFVMeTV · 44.1
- KING-TVNBC · 5
- KUNS-TVCW · 51
- KOMO-TVABC · 4
- KIRO-TVCBS · 7
- KTBW-TVTrinity · 20
- KCPQFox · 13
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KWPX-TV transmitter tower?
KWPX-TV broadcasts from a tower at 47.5045, -121.9694, near Mirrormont, WA. It is licensed to Bellevue, Washington.
What channel is KWPX-TV on?
KWPX-TV appears as virtual channel 33 (33.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ION.
How far does KWPX-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 84 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 93 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KWPX-TV with an antenna?
About 4,290,000 people live in the 242 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KWPX-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KWPX-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.