WTVZ-TV
Full power TV station · Norfolk, Virginia
WTVZ-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Norfolk, Virginia. Its signal is estimated to reach about 78 cities and towns within 69 miles.
About WTVZ-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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, WTVZ-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 375 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 69 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 78 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,090,000 residents, as far as Chester, VA (64 miles).
WTVZ-TV shares its transmitter site with WGNT, WHRO-TV, WTKR (CBS) and WTPC-TV (Trinity). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Norfolk, VA |
| Tower location | 36.80883, -76.50314 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 375 m (1,231 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 40759 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WTVZ-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk, VA | 7.2 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| Portsmouth Heights, VA | 7.5 mi | 264° W | Strong |
| South Suffolk, VA | 8.0 mi | 37° NE | Strong |
| Carrollton, VA | 10 mi | 162° SSE | Strong |
| Portsmouth, VA | 11 mi | 261° W | Strong |
| Norfolk, VA | 12 mi | 258° WSW | Strong |
| Chesapeake, VA | 13 mi | 267° W | Strong |
| Smithfield, VA | 14 mi | 149° SSE | Strong |
| Hampton, VA | 18 mi | 210° SSW | Strong |
| East Hampton, VA | 18 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| Newport News, VA | 19 mi | 186° S | Strong |
| Poquoson, VA | 23 mi | 202° SSW | Strong |
| Franklin, VA | 25 mi | 69° ENE | Strong |
| Moyock, NC | 27 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 29 mi | 264° W | Good |
| Gloucester Point, VA | 31 mi | 181° S | Good |
| Williamsburg, VA | 34 mi | 160° SSE | Good |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 38 mi | 339° NNW | Good |
| Ahoskie, NC | 45 mi | 36° NE | Good |
| Edenton, NC | 52 mi | 6° N | Good |
| West Point, VA | 52 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Fort Lee, VA | 55 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Hopewell, VA | 55 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Petersburg, VA | 57 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Enon, VA | 58 mi | 128° SE | Good |
| Emporia, VA | 58 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Colonial Heights, VA | 59 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Ettrick, VA | 59 mi | 120° ESE | Good |
| Windsor, NC | 61 mi | 24° NNE | Fair |
| Chester, VA | 64 mi | 126° SE | Fair |
| Fort Lee, VA | 66 mi | 136° SE | Fair |
| Plymouth, NC | 67 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Sandston, VA | 67 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Bellwood, VA | 67 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Chesterfield Court House, VA | 68 mi | 125° SE | Fair |
| Kitty Hawk, NC | 68 mi | 319° NW | Fair |
| Bensley, VA | 68 mi | 130° SE | Fair |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | 68 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Highland Springs, VA | 68 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
| Montrose, VA | 69 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WTVZ-TV transmitter tower?
WTVZ-TV broadcasts from a tower at 36.8088, -76.5031, near Suffolk, VA. It is licensed to Norfolk, Virginia.
How far does WTVZ-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 69 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 78 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WTVZ-TV with an antenna?
About 2,090,000 people live in the 78 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WTVZ-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WTVZ-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.