WDAF-TV (Fox) · Channel 4
Full power TV station · Kansas City, Missouri
WDAF-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 4, licensed to Kansas City, Missouri. Its signal is estimated to reach about 113 cities and towns within 68 miles.
About WDAF-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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WDAF-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 347 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 45% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 55 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 68 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 113 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,390,000 residents, as far as Topeka, KS (58 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KNPN-CD in Saint Joseph, MO, 49 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 | 4 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Kansas City, MO |
| Tower location | 39.07250, -94.59611 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 347 m (1,139 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 11291 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WDAF-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 2.1 mi | 207° SSW | Strong |
| Roeland Park, KS | 3.1 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| Kansas City, KS | 3.3 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| Mission, KS | 4.4 mi | 46° NE | Strong |
| Prairie Village, KS | 5.9 mi | 20° NNE | Strong |
| Merriam, KS | 6.2 mi | 57° ENE | Strong |
| Shawnee, KS | 7.0 mi | 72° ENE | Strong |
| Leawood, KS | 7.4 mi | 9° N | Strong |
| Overland Park, KS | 7.4 mi | 33° NNE | Strong |
| Raytown, MO | 8.4 mi | 302° WNW | Strong |
| Gladstone, MO | 9.3 mi | 194° SSW | Strong |
| Independence, MO | 9.8 mi | 262° W | Strong |
| Lenexa, KS | 11 mi | 42° NE | Strong |
| East Independence, MO | 13 mi | 263° W | Strong |
| Grandview, MO | 13 mi | 345° NNW | Strong |
| Liberty, MO | 15 mi | 218° SW | Strong |
| Bonner Springs, KS | 15 mi | 87° E | Strong |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 16 mi | 314° NW | Strong |
| Blue Springs, MO | 17 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Olathe, KS | 18 mi | 42° NE | Strong |
| Belton, MO | 18 mi | 349° N | Strong |
| Raymore, MO | 20 mi | 338° NNW | Strong |
| Lansing, KS | 20 mi | 127° SE | Strong |
| Grain Valley, MO | 22 mi | 281° W | Strong |
| Smithville, MO | 22 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Kearney, MO | 24 mi | 212° SSW | Strong |
| Leavenworth, KS | 24 mi | 133° SE | Strong |
| Gardner, KS | 25 mi | 44° NE | Strong |
| Oak Grove, MO | 25 mi | 281° W | Strong |
| Pleasant Hill, MO | 26 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Excelsior Springs, MO | 27 mi | 227° SW | Good |
| Harrisonville, MO | 32 mi | 335° NNW | Good |
| Lawrence, KS | 35 mi | 78° ENE | Good |
| Atchison, KS | 44 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Ottawa, KS | 48 mi | 49° NE | Good |
| Cameron, MO | 50 mi | 202° SSW | Good |
| Saint Joseph, MO | 50 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Warrensburg, MO | 51 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Topeka, KS | 58 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Clinton, MO | 66 mi | 318° NW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KCTVCBS · 5
- KCWECW · 29
- KMBC-TVABC · 9
- KTAJ-TVTrinity · 16
- KPXE-TVION · 50
- KGKC-LDTelemundo · 39
- KUKC-LDUnivision · 14
- KSHB-TVNBC · 41
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WDAF-TV transmitter tower?
WDAF-TV broadcasts from a tower at 39.0725, -94.5961, near Kansas City, MO. It is licensed to Kansas City, Missouri.
What channel is WDAF-TV on?
WDAF-TV appears as virtual channel 4 (4.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WDAF-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 68 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 76 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WDAF-TV with an antenna?
About 2,390,000 people live in the 113 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WDAF-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WDAF-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.