WTAE-TV (ABC) · Channel 4
Full power TV station · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
WTAE-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 4, licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its signal is estimated to reach about 319 cities and towns within 62 miles.
About WTAE-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 850 kW effective radiated power, WTAE-TV runs more power than 75% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 269 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 20% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 50 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 62 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 319 cities and towns in our guide with about 1,870,000 residents, as far as New Castle, PA (58 miles).
The nearest other ABC station in our data is WWCP-TV in Johnstown, PA, 35 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 4 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Tower location | 40.28028, -79.80278 |
| Effective radiated power | 850 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 269 m (883 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 65681 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTAE-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKeesport, PA | 5.7 mi | 145° SE | Strong |
| West Mifflin, PA | 6.7 mi | 150° SSE | Strong |
| Jefferson Hills, PA | 6.9 mi | 96° E | Strong |
| North Versailles, PA | 6.9 mi | 177° S | Strong |
| Munhall, PA | 9.3 mi | 146° SSE | Strong |
| Monroeville, PA | 9.8 mi | 185° S | Strong |
| Baldwin, PA | 10 mi | 113° ESE | Strong |
| South Park Township, PA | 10 mi | 97° E | Strong |
| Brentwood, PA | 11 mi | 125° SE | Strong |
| Whitehall, PA | 11 mi | 119° ESE | Strong |
| Murrysville, PA | 12 mi | 208° SSW | Strong |
| Wilkinsburg, PA | 12 mi | 159° SSE | Strong |
| Bethel Park, PA | 13 mi | 105° ESE | Strong |
| Greensburg, PA | 14 mi | 264° W | Strong |
| Mount Lebanon, PA | 14 mi | 112° ESE | Strong |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 15 mi | 137° SE | Strong |
| Upper Saint Clair, PA | 15 mi | 104° ESE | Strong |
| Penn Hills, PA | 15 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Plum, PA | 15 mi | 190° S | Strong |
| Lower Burrell, PA | 19 mi | 187° S | Strong |
| New Kensington, PA | 20 mi | 186° S | Strong |
| Allison Park, PA | 21 mi | 157° SSE | Strong |
| Washington, PA | 25 mi | 72° ENE | Good |
| Franklin Park, PA | 26 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| Uniontown, PA | 27 mi | 350° N | Good |
| Carnot-Moon, PA | 27 mi | 127° SE | Good |
| Economy, PA | 31 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Cranberry Township, PA | 32 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Fernway, PA | 33 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Weirton Heights, WV | 40 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Butler, PA | 40 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Indiana, PA | 42 mi | 236° SW | Good |
| Weirton, WV | 43 mi | 103° ESE | Good |
| Steubenville, OH | 44 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Morgantown, WV | 46 mi | 10° N | Good |
| Johnstown, PA | 47 mi | 266° W | Good |
| East Liverpool, OH | 47 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Wheeling, WV | 51 mi | 73° ENE | Good |
| New Castle, PA | 58 mi | 150° SSE | Fair |
| Fairmont, WV | 58 mi | 18° NNE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTAE-TV transmitter tower?
WTAE-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.2803, -79.8028, near Industry, PA. It is licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What channel is WTAE-TV on?
WTAE-TV appears as virtual channel 4 (4.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does WTAE-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 62 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 70 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTAE-TV with an antenna?
About 1,870,000 people live in the 319 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTAE-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTAE-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.