WTVT (Fox) · Channel 13
Full power TV station · Tampa, Florida
WTVT is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 13, licensed to Tampa, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 232 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About WTVT
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 72.3 kW effective radiated power, WTVT runs more power than 34% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 436 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 62% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 61 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 232 cities and towns in our guide with about 3,860,000 residents, as far as Buenaventura Lakes, FL (65 miles).
The nearest other Fox station in our data is WFTX-TV in Cape Coral, FL, 76 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 | 13 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Tampa, FL |
| Tower location | 27.81917, -82.24028 |
| Effective radiated power | 72.3 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 436 m (1,431 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 68569 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTVT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomingdale, FL | 5.1 mi | 180° S | Strong |
| Riverview, FL | 6.2 mi | 122° ESE | Strong |
| Valrico, FL | 8.2 mi | 182° S | Good |
| Brandon, FL | 8.7 mi | 161° SSE | Good |
| East Lake-Orient Park, FL | 14 mi | 143° SE | Good |
| Plant City, FL | 16 mi | 209° SSW | Good |
| Tampa, FL | 16 mi | 124° ESE | Good |
| Temple Terrace, FL | 17 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Egypt Lake-Leto, FL | 21 mi | 130° SE | Good |
| University, FL | 21 mi | 145° SE | Good |
| Carrollwood, FL | 22 mi | 136° SE | Good |
| Lake Magdalene, FL | 23 mi | 141° SE | Good |
| Lakeland, FL | 23 mi | 229° SW | Good |
| Carrollwood Village, FL | 24 mi | 135° SE | Good |
| Town 'n' Country, FL | 24 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Citrus Park, FL | 27 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 27 mi | 83° E | Good |
| Pinellas Park, FL | 28 mi | 93° E | Fair |
| Wesley Chapel, FL | 30 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Bradenton, FL | 30 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Land O' Lakes, FL | 31 mi | 154° SSE | Fair |
| Keystone, FL | 33 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Winter Haven, FL | 34 mi | 246° WSW | Fair |
| Largo, FL | 34 mi | 100° E | Fair |
| East Lake, FL | 34 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| Dunedin, FL | 35 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Clearwater, FL | 36 mi | 106° ESE | Fair |
| Palm Harbor, FL | 37 mi | 119° ESE | Fair |
| Sarasota, FL | 38 mi | 28° NNE | Fair |
| Tarpon Springs, FL | 39 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| Haines City, FL | 43 mi | 242° WSW | Fair |
| Bayonet Point, FL | 44 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
| Spring Hill, FL | 49 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Four Corners, FL | 51 mi | 226° SW | Fair |
| Poinciana, FL | 53 mi | 245° WSW | Fair |
| North Port, FL | 54 mi | 360° N | Fair |
| Clermont, FL | 58 mi | 210° SSW | Fair |
| Port Charlotte, FL | 59 mi | 351° N | Fair |
| Kissimmee, FL | 60 mi | 236° WSW | Fair |
| Buenaventura Lakes, FL | 65 mi | 237° WSW | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WXPX-TVION · 66
- WTSPCBS · 10
- WVEA-TVUnivision · 50
- WMOR-TVMeTV · 32.2
- WTTACW · 38
- WFTS-TVABC · 28
- WFLA-TVNBC · 8
- WEDUPBS · 3.1
- WVEA-TVUnivision · 50
- WRMD-CDTelemundo · 49
- WWSBABC · 40
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTVT transmitter tower?
WTVT broadcasts from a tower at 27.8192, -82.2403, near Boyette, FL. It is licensed to Tampa, Florida.
What channel is WTVT on?
WTVT appears as virtual channel 13 (13.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WTVT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTVT with an antenna?
About 3,860,000 people live in the 232 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTVT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTVT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.