WTLF (CW) · Channel 24
Full power TV station · Tallahassee, Florida
WTLF is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 24, licensed to Tallahassee, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 58 cities and towns within 77 miles.
About WTLF
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, WTLF runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 510 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 73% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 65 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 77 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 58 cities and towns in our guide with about 542,000 residents, as far as Albany, GA (63 miles).
WTLF shares its transmitter site with WTLH (CW), WTWC-TV (Fox) and W29FO-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is WTLH in Bainbridge, GA, 0.0 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 24 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Tallahassee, FL |
| Tower location | 30.68064, -83.97239 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 510 m (1,673 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 82735 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTLF
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville, GA | 11 mi | 178° S | Strong |
| Monticello, FL | 11 mi | 327° NNW | Strong |
| Cairo, GA | 19 mi | 135° SE | Strong |
| Tallahassee, FL | 25 mi | 48° NE | Strong |
| Quitman, GA | 26 mi | 254° WSW | Strong |
| Woodville, FL | 30 mi | 33° NNE | Good |
| Midway, FL | 31 mi | 66° ENE | Good |
| Pelham, GA | 33 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| Moultrie, GA | 36 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Madison, FL | 36 mi | 294° WNW | Good |
| Quincy, FL | 37 mi | 80° E | Good |
| Bainbridge, GA | 39 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Camilla, GA | 41 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Hahira, GA | 42 mi | 239° WSW | Good |
| Crawfordville, FL | 42 mi | 34° NE | Good |
| Valdosta, GA | 42 mi | 256° WSW | Good |
| Adel, GA | 45 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Perry, FL | 45 mi | 329° NNW | Good |
| Sparks, GA | 46 mi | 223° SW | Good |
| Chattahoochee, FL | 52 mi | 92° E | Good |
| Putney, GA | 55 mi | 171° S | Good |
| Nashville, GA | 56 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Colquitt, GA | 56 mi | 127° SE | Good |
| Lakeland, GA | 59 mi | 245° WSW | Good |
| Donalsonville, GA | 59 mi | 115° ESE | Good |
| Sylvester, GA | 59 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Tifton, GA | 60 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| Jasper, FL | 62 mi | 281° W | Good |
| Albany, GA | 63 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Live Oak, FL | 65 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Blountstown, FL | 66 mi | 75° ENE | Good |
| Carrabelle, FL | 71 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Malone, FL | 73 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Ashburn, GA | 73 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| Leesburg, GA | 74 mi | 171° S | Fair |
| Blakely, GA | 75 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| Marianna, FL | 75 mi | 95° E | Fair |
| Wellborn, FL | 75 mi | 295° WNW | Fair |
| Ocilla, GA | 76 mi | 214° SW | Fair |
| Homerville, GA | 77 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTLF transmitter tower?
WTLF broadcasts from a tower at 30.6806, -83.9724, near Thomasville, GA. It is licensed to Tallahassee, Florida.
What channel is WTLF on?
WTLF appears as virtual channel 24 (24.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does WTLF broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 77 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 85 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTLF with an antenna?
About 542,000 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 WTLF?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTLF tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.