WTAT-TV (Fox) · Channel 24
Full power TV station · Charleston, South Carolina
WTAT-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 24, licensed to Charleston, South Carolina. Its signal is estimated to reach about 58 cities and towns within 79 miles.
About WTAT-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 450 kW effective radiated power, WTAT-TV runs more power than 59% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 599 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 87% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 70 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 79 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 58 cities and towns in our guide with about 780,000 residents, as far as Sumter, SC (77 miles).
WTAT-TV shares its transmitter site with WCIV (ABC) and WCBD-TV (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WFXB in Myrtle Beach, SC, 91 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 | 24 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Charleston, SC |
| Tower location | 32.94028, -79.69556 |
| Effective radiated power | 450 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 599 m (1,967 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 416 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTAT-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isle of Palms, SC | 12 mi | 28° NNE | Strong |
| Mount Pleasant, SC | 14 mi | 44° NE | Strong |
| North Charleston, SC | 17 mi | 70° ENE | Strong |
| Charleston, SC | 18 mi | 50° NE | Good |
| Hanahan, SC | 19 mi | 85° E | Good |
| Goose Creek, SC | 20 mi | 98° E | Good |
| James Island, SC | 22 mi | 46° NE | Good |
| Ladson, SC | 24 mi | 97° E | Good |
| Folly Beach, SC | 24 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Moncks Corner, SC | 26 mi | 134° SE | Good |
| Sangaree, SC | 26 mi | 105° ESE | Good |
| Shell Point, SC | 26 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Centerville, SC | 28 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Summerville, SC | 28 mi | 101° E | Good |
| Ravenel, SC | 34 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Hollywood, SC | 35 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Andrews, SC | 36 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Georgetown, SC | 38 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Kingstree, SC | 51 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Walterboro, SC | 56 mi | 87° E | Good |
| Murrells Inlet, SC | 57 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Manning, SC | 60 mi | 150° SSE | Good |
| Garden City, SC | 60 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Surfside Beach, SC | 62 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Lake City, SC | 64 mi | 177° S | Good |
| Socastee, SC | 65 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Beaufort, SC | 67 mi | 58° ENE | Good |
| Forestbrook, SC | 69 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Burton, SC | 69 mi | 59° ENE | Good |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 70 mi | 222° SW | Good |
| Port Royal, SC | 70 mi | 56° NE | Good |
| Laurel Bay, SC | 72 mi | 62° ENE | Fair |
| Red Hill, SC | 72 mi | 213° SSW | Fair |
| Conway, SC | 72 mi | 211° SSW | Fair |
| Lakewood, SC | 73 mi | 149° SSE | Fair |
| Brookdale, SC | 76 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Orangeburg, SC | 77 mi | 119° ESE | Fair |
| Sumter, SC | 77 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Red Hill, SC | 77 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Edisto, SC | 79 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTAT-TV transmitter tower?
WTAT-TV broadcasts from a tower at 32.9403, -79.6956, near Awendaw, SC. It is licensed to Charleston, South Carolina.
What channel is WTAT-TV on?
WTAT-TV appears as virtual channel 24 (24.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WTAT-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 79 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 87 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTAT-TV with an antenna?
About 780,000 people live in the 58 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTAT-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTAT-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.