WFTC
Full power TV station · Minneapolis, Minnesota
WFTC is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 224 cities and towns within 70 miles.
About WFTC
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, WFTC runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 389 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 53% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 70 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 224 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,630,000 residents, as far as Owatonna, MN (68 miles).
WFTC shares its transmitter site with KTCA-TV, KTCI-TV and KMSP-TV (Fox). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Minneapolis, MN |
| Tower location | 45.05833, -93.12444 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 389 m (1,276 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 11913 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WFTC
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreview, MN | 1.8 mi | 142° SE | Strong |
| Roseville, MN | 3.9 mi | 23° NNE | Strong |
| White Bear Lake, MN | 5.9 mi | 252° WSW | Strong |
| Fridley, MN | 7.0 mi | 106° ESE | Strong |
| Saint Paul, MN | 8.0 mi | 349° N | Strong |
| Minneapolis, MN | 8.7 mi | 51° NE | Strong |
| Blaine, MN | 8.9 mi | 143° SE | Strong |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 9.0 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| Maplewood, MN | 9.6 mi | 319° NW | Strong |
| Oakdale, MN | 10 mi | 310° NW | Strong |
| Brooklyn Center, MN | 10 mi | 97° E | Strong |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 12 mi | 102° ESE | Strong |
| Woodbury, MN | 12 mi | 319° NW | Strong |
| West Coon Rapids, MN | 13 mi | 122° ESE | Strong |
| Saint Louis Park, MN | 13 mi | 55° NE | Strong |
| Richfield, MN | 14 mi | 33° NNE | Strong |
| Andover, MN | 15 mi | 146° SE | Strong |
| Inver Grove Heights, MN | 15 mi | 345° NNW | Strong |
| Edina, MN | 16 mi | 43° NE | Strong |
| Champlin, MN | 16 mi | 124° SE | Strong |
| Maple Grove, MN | 16 mi | 93° E | Strong |
| Plymouth, MN | 16 mi | 78° ENE | Strong |
| Bloomington, MN | 17 mi | 29° NNE | Strong |
| Minnetonka Mills, MN | 17 mi | 62° ENE | Strong |
| Eagan, MN | 18 mi | 7° N | Strong |
| Cottage Grove, MN | 18 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Minnetonka, MN | 21 mi | 61° ENE | Strong |
| Ramsey, MN | 21 mi | 131° SE | Strong |
| Burnsville, MN | 21 mi | 20° NNE | Strong |
| Savage, MN | 22 mi | 28° NNE | Strong |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 22 mi | 50° NE | Strong |
| Apple Valley, MN | 23 mi | 11° NNE | Strong |
| Chanhassen, MN | 24 mi | 56° NE | Strong |
| Shakopee, MN | 27 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Elk River, MN | 27 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Prior Lake, MN | 28 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Lakeville, MN | 29 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Chaska, MN | 30 mi | 51° NE | Good |
| Saint Cloud, MN | 61 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| Owatonna, MN | 68 mi | 4° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KMSP-TVFox · 9
- KSTP-TVABC · 5
- WUCWCW · 23
- WCCO-TVCBS · 4
- KARENBC · 11
- KSTC-TVMeTV · 5.3
- KJNK-LDTelemundo · 25
- WUMN-LDUnivision · 21
- KPXM-TVION · 41
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WFTC transmitter tower?
WFTC broadcasts from a tower at 45.0583, -93.1244, near Arden Hills, MN. It is licensed to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How far does WFTC broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 70 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 79 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WFTC with an antenna?
About 3,630,000 people live in the 224 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WFTC?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WFTC tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.