WPAN
Full power TV station · Fort Walton Beach, Florida
WPAN is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 76 cities and towns within 68 miles.
About WPAN
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 620 kW effective radiated power, WPAN runs more power than 66% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 374 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 51% 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 68 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 76 cities and towns in our guide with about 978,000 residents, as far as Fort Walton Beach, FL (51 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Fort Walton Beach, FL |
| Tower location | 30.70583, -87.40333 |
| Effective radiated power | 620 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 374 m (1,227 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 31570 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WPAN
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantonment, FL | 7.7 mi | 331° NNW | Strong |
| Gonzalez, FL | 11 mi | 322° NW | Strong |
| Ensley, FL | 15 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Pace, FL | 16 mi | 297° WNW | Strong |
| Ferry Pass, FL | 18 mi | 320° NW | Strong |
| Bellview, FL | 18 mi | 343° NNW | Strong |
| Brent, FL | 19 mi | 329° NNW | Strong |
| Myrtle Grove, FL | 20 mi | 344° NNW | Strong |
| West Pensacola, FL | 21 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Milton, FL | 22 mi | 283° WNW | Good |
| Pensacola, FL | 23 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Atmore, AL | 23 mi | 166° SSE | Good |
| East Pensacola Heights, FL | 23 mi | 325° NW | Good |
| Warrington, FL | 24 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| East Milton, FL | 24 mi | 286° WNW | Good |
| Bay Minette, AL | 25 mi | 119° ESE | Good |
| Foley, AL | 27 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Gulf Breeze, FL | 28 mi | 329° NNW | Good |
| Spanish Fort, AL | 30 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Daphne, AL | 31 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Midway, FL | 31 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Fairhope, AL | 32 mi | 67° ENE | Good |
| Gulf Shores, AL | 36 mi | 29° NNE | Good |
| Mobile, AL | 38 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Navarre, FL | 38 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Satsuma, AL | 40 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Chickasaw, AL | 40 mi | 96° E | Good |
| Prichard, AL | 40 mi | 93° E | Good |
| Saraland, AL | 40 mi | 101° E | Good |
| Tillmans Corner, AL | 46 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Theodore, AL | 47 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Wright, FL | 49 mi | 291° WNW | Good |
| Crestview, FL | 50 mi | 266° W | Good |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL | 51 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Lake Lorraine, FL | 53 mi | 290° WNW | Good |
| Eglin Village, FL | 54 mi | 288° WNW | Good |
| Niceville, FL | 56 mi | 284° WNW | Good |
| Monroeville, AL | 57 mi | 185° S | Good |
| Destin, FL | 58 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Miramar Beach, FL | 66 mi | 290° WNW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WSREPBS · 23
- WMPV-TVTrinity · 21
- WEAR-TVABC · 3
- WALA-TVFox · 10
- WMBP-LDTelemundo · 31
- WKRG-TVCBS · 5
- WFNACW · 55
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WPAN transmitter tower?
WPAN broadcasts from a tower at 30.7058, -87.4033, near Molino, FL. It is licensed to Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
How far does WPAN 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 WPAN with an antenna?
About 978,000 people live in the 76 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WPAN?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WPAN tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.