WFFT-TV (Fox) · Channel 55
Full power TV station · Fort Wayne, Indiana
WFFT-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 55, licensed to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Its signal is estimated to reach about 108 cities and towns within 59 miles.
About WFFT-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 550 kW effective radiated power, WFFT-TV runs more power than 63% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 240 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 15% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 47 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 59 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 108 cities and towns in our guide with about 804,000 residents, as far as Elkhart, IN (57 miles).
WFFT-TV shares its transmitter site with WLMO-LD, WFWA and WEIJ-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WLIO in Lima, OH, 61 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 | 55 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Tower location | 41.10928, -85.19506 |
| Effective radiated power | 550 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 240 m (787 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 25040 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFFT-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | 3.7 mi | 247° WSW | Strong |
| Huntertown, IN | 8.3 mi | 188° S | Strong |
| New Haven, IN | 9.8 mi | 286° WNW | Strong |
| Columbia City, IN | 16 mi | 102° ESE | Strong |
| Garrett, IN | 17 mi | 191° S | Strong |
| Auburn, IN | 19 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Huntington, IN | 22 mi | 45° NE | Good |
| Kendallville, IN | 23 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Decatur, IN | 24 mi | 324° NW | Good |
| Bluffton, IN | 26 mi | 357° N | Good |
| North Manchester, IN | 31 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Ligonier, IN | 32 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Winona Lake, IN | 34 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Berne, IN | 34 mi | 338° NNW | Good |
| Warsaw, IN | 35 mi | 104° ESE | Good |
| Van Wert, OH | 36 mi | 298° WNW | Good |
| Angola, IN | 38 mi | 196° SSW | Good |
| Wabash, IN | 39 mi | 56° ENE | Good |
| Bryan, OH | 42 mi | 233° SW | Good |
| Mount Vernon, IN | 45 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Montpelier, OH | 45 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Marion, IN | 45 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Defiance, OH | 45 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| Hartford City, IN | 46 mi | 11° NNE | Good |
| Goshen, IN | 47 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| Nappanee, IN | 48 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Portland, IN | 48 mi | 346° NNW | Good |
| Delphos, OH | 48 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Gas City, IN | 48 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Sturgis, MI | 49 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| Celina, OH | 51 mi | 320° NW | Fair |
| Peru, IN | 52 mi | 61° ENE | Fair |
| Dunlap, IN | 52 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Coldwater, OH | 53 mi | 326° NW | Fair |
| Rochester, IN | 53 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Archbold, OH | 54 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| Bremen, IN | 55 mi | 115° ESE | Fair |
| Elkhart, IN | 57 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Saint Marys, OH | 58 mi | 313° NW | Fair |
| Coldwater, MI | 58 mi | 190° S | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFFT-TV transmitter tower?
WFFT-TV broadcasts from a tower at 41.1093, -85.1951, near Fort Wayne, IN. It is licensed to Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What channel is WFFT-TV on?
WFFT-TV appears as virtual channel 55 (55.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WFFT-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 59 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 67 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFFT-TV with an antenna?
About 804,000 people live in the 108 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFFT-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFFT-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.