WBFF (Fox) · Channel 45
Full power TV station · Baltimore, Maryland
WBFF is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 45, licensed to Baltimore, Maryland. Its signal is estimated to reach about 583 cities and towns within 67 miles.
About WBFF
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 420 kW effective radiated power, WBFF runs more power than 58% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 373 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 67 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 583 cities and towns in our guide with about 8,630,000 residents, as far as Harrisburg, PA (66 miles).
WBFF shares its transmitter site with WNUV (CW), WUTB, WJZ-TV (CBS), WMAR-TV (ABC) and WBAL-TV (NBC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WTTG in Washington, DC, 35 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 45 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Baltimore, MD |
| Tower location | 39.33622, -76.64942 |
| Effective radiated power | 420 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 373 m (1,223 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 10758 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WBFF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 3.7 mi | 328° NNW | Strong |
| Towson, MD | 5.2 mi | 209° SSW | Strong |
| Catonsville, MD | 6.3 mi | 45° NE | Strong |
| Dundalk, MD | 9.1 mi | 311° NW | Strong |
| Ellicott City, MD | 9.3 mi | 59° ENE | Strong |
| Glen Burnie, MD | 12 mi | 354° N | Strong |
| Columbia, MD | 12 mi | 57° ENE | Strong |
| Severn, MD | 14 mi | 11° N | Strong |
| Bel Air South, MD | 21 mi | 237° WSW | Good |
| South Bel Air, MD | 22 mi | 231° SW | Good |
| Bowie, MD | 28 mi | 9° N | Good |
| Aspen Hill, MD | 29 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Wheaton, MD | 30 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Silver Spring, MD | 31 mi | 40° NE | Good |
| Rockville, MD | 32 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| North Bethesda, MD | 32 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 32 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Bethesda, MD | 34 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Germantown, MD | 35 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Washington, D.C., DC | 37 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Potomac, MD | 37 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| McLean, VA | 40 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Arlington, VA | 40 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Frederick, MD | 41 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Alexandria, VA | 42 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| York, PA | 43 mi | 174° S | Good |
| Reston, VA | 45 mi | 55° NE | Good |
| Annandale, VA | 46 mi | 40° NE | Good |
| Ashburn, VA | 49 mi | 65° ENE | Good |
| Burke, VA | 50 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Leesburg, VA | 51 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Waldorf, MD | 52 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Lancaster, PA | 52 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Centreville, VA | 54 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Lake Ridge, VA | 57 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Dale City, VA | 60 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Manassas, VA | 60 mi | 47° NE | Fair |
| Hagerstown, MD | 61 mi | 110° ESE | Fair |
| Wilmington, DE | 65 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| Harrisburg, PA | 66 mi | 169° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WNUVCW · 54
- WJZ-TVCBS · 13
- WMAR-TVABC · 2
- WBAL-TVNBC · 11
- WJLA-TVABC · 7
- WHUT-TVPBS · 32
- WUSACBS · 9
- WETA-TVPBS · 26
- WTTGFox · 5
- WPXW-TVION · 66
- WDME-CDMeTV · 48.1
- WDCWCW · 50
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WBFF transmitter tower?
WBFF broadcasts from a tower at 39.3362, -76.6494, near Arlington, MD. It is licensed to Baltimore, Maryland.
What channel is WBFF on?
WBFF appears as virtual channel 45 (45.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WBFF broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 67 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 75 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WBFF with an antenna?
About 8,630,000 people live in the 583 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WBFF?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WBFF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.