WFBD
Full power TV station · Destin, Florida
WFBD is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Destin, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 66 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WFBD
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 704 kW effective radiated power, WFBD runs more power than 70% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 312 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 34% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 53 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 66 cities and towns in our guide with about 681,000 residents, as far as Enterprise, AL (56 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Destin, FL |
| Tower location | 30.99789, -86.72031 |
| Effective radiated power | 704 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 81669 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFBD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview, FL | 19 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Brewton, AL | 22 mi | 110° ESE | Good |
| Andalusia, AL | 26 mi | 213° SSW | Good |
| Milton, FL | 32 mi | 37° NE | Good |
| East Milton, FL | 32 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Opp, AL | 34 mi | 235° SW | Good |
| Niceville, FL | 36 mi | 337° NNW | Good |
| Valparaiso, FL | 36 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Wright, FL | 38 mi | 353° N | Good |
| Pace, FL | 38 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Eglin Village, FL | 38 mi | 344° NNW | Good |
| Ocean City, FL | 39 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Lake Lorraine, FL | 40 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 40 mi | 351° N | Good |
| DeFuniak Springs, FL | 41 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Mary Esther, FL | 41 mi | 355° N | Good |
| Navarre, FL | 42 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Destin, FL | 44 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Midway, FL | 44 mi | 22° NNE | Good |
| Gonzalez, FL | 44 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Ferry Pass, FL | 45 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Cantonment, FL | 46 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Atmore, AL | 46 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Ensley, FL | 47 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Brent, FL | 48 mi | 40° NE | Good |
| East Pensacola Heights, FL | 48 mi | 35° NE | Good |
| Miramar Beach, FL | 48 mi | 334° NNW | Good |
| Pensacola, FL | 50 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Geneva, AL | 51 mi | 267° W | Good |
| Monroeville, AL | 51 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Bellview, FL | 51 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 52 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| West Pensacola, FL | 52 mi | 40° NE | Good |
| Myrtle Grove, FL | 53 mi | 41° NE | Good |
| Warrington, FL | 54 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Enterprise, AL | 56 mi | 247° WSW | Good |
| Greenville, AL | 58 mi | 186° S | Fair |
| Bay Minette, AL | 63 mi | 82° E | Fair |
| Daleville, AL | 63 mi | 250° WSW | Fair |
| Fort Rucker, AL | 64 mi | 248° WSW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFBD transmitter tower?
WFBD broadcasts from a tower at 30.9979, -86.7203, near Crestview, FL. It is licensed to Destin, Florida.
How far does WFBD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFBD with an antenna?
About 681,000 people live in the 66 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFBD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFBD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.