TV channels & antenna towers in Mountainaire, Arizona
Mountainaire has 42 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying NBC, CW and Univision. About 11 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K19IP-D, 11 miles to the NNE.
Network channels in Mountainaire
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIKTVW-CDUnivision | 33 | 12 mi | 132° SE | Good | Flagstaff/Doney Park, AZ |
| NBCKNAZ-TVNBC | 2 | 12 mi | 132° SE | Strong | Flagstaff, AZ |
| CWKAZT-TVCW | 7 | 38 mi | 223° SW | Weak | Prescott, AZ |
Over-the-air TV in Mountainaire
With roughly 1,120 residents, Mountainaire is a small community in Arizona. Our map shows 42 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 4 full-power, 1 Class A, 10 low-power and 27 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 11 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 4 at good or strong strength.
13 of them are within 25 miles of Mountainaire, 20 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 9 are more than 45 miles out.
The best-placed network stations are NBC on channel 2 (KNAZ-TV), CW on channel 7 (KAZT-TV) and Univision on channel 33 (KTVW-CD). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KNXV-TV in Phoenix, AZ, 123 miles to the south. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KPHO-TV in Phoenix, AZ, 123 miles to the south. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 2 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Mountainaire
Point your antenna SE, at about 132°. The main network towers for Mountainaire sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KTVW-CD and KNAZ-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 12 miles southeast of Mountainaire (132° SE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Mountainaire, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Mountainaire
The farthest main network tower for Mountainaire is KNAZ-TV (NBC), 12 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
KNAZ-TV is only 12 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Mountainaire
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 39; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K19IP-DLow power | 11 mi | 16° NNE | Fair | Flagstaff, AZ |
| K30DT-DTranslator | 11 mi | 20° NNE | Fair | Flagstaff, AZ |
| K24KS-DTranslator | 11 mi | 20° NNE | Fair | Flagstaff, AZ |
| K26NG-DTranslator | 11 mi | 20° NNE | Weak | East Flagstaff, AZ |
| K25MG-DTranslator | 11 mi | 20° NNE | Fair | Flagstaff, AZ |
| K14KK-DTranslator | 11 mi | 20° NNE | Weak | Flagstaff, AZ |
| K17MO-DLow power | 11 mi | 20° NNE | Fair | Flagstaff, AZ |
| K28CW-DTranslator | 11 mi | 20° NNE | Fair | Flagstaff, AZ |
| K21ON-DLow power | 12 mi | 132° SE | Fair | Flagstaff, AZ |
| KFPH-DTFull power | 12 mi | 132° SE | Good | Flagstaff, AZ |
| KAZFFull power | 12 mi | 132° SE | Good | Flagstaff, AZ |
| K31NE-DTranslator | 31 mi | 285° WNW | Weak | Williams, AZ |
| K15HY-DTranslator | 31 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Williams-Ashfork, AZ |
| K20ML-DTranslator | 31 mi | 285° WNW | Poor | Parks, Etc., AZ |
| K18DD-DLow power | 38 mi | 223° SW | Weak | Camp Verde, AZ |
| K06AE-DTranslator | 38 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Prescott, AZ |
| K31NF-DLow power | 38 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Verde Valley, Etc., AZ |
| K36AE-DTranslator | 38 mi | 223° SW | Weak | Clarkdale, AZ |
| K16BP-DTranslator | 38 mi | 223° SW | Weak | Cottonwood, AZ |
| K35MU-DTranslator | 38 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Cottonwood, Etc., AZ |
| K28OA-DTranslator | 38 mi | 223° SW | Weak | Cottonwood, AZ |
| K29LM-DTranslator | 38 mi | 223° SW | Weak | Cottonwood, Etc., AZ |
| K34EE-DTranslator | 38 mi | 223° SW | Poor | Prescott-Cottonwood, AZ |
| K33NZ-DTranslator | 38 mi | 223° SW | Weak | Cottonwood, AZ |
| K21GE-DLow power | 44 mi | 196° SSW | Poor | Camp Verde, AZ |
How Mountainaire compares with the rest of Arizona
With 11 stations at fair strength or better, Mountainaire ranks 111th of 215 places in Arizona: fewer than the typical Arizona town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 12 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.
22% of Arizona's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Flagstaff, 7.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Mountainaire: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 132° SE, the direction of KNAZ-TV (NBC), 12 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 11 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is NBC in Mountainaire, AZ?
NBC is on channel 2 from KNAZ-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles SE of Mountainaire. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Mountainaire, AZ?
CW is on channel 7 from KAZT-TV, broadcasting from 38 miles SW of Mountainaire. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is Univision in Mountainaire, AZ?
Univision is on channel 33 from KTVW-CD, broadcasting from 12 miles SE of Mountainaire. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Mountainaire?
42 transmitters within 70 miles of Mountainaire; around 11 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Mountainaire?
Point your antenna SE, at about 132°. The main network towers for Mountainaire sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Mountainaire?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Mountainaire?
KNAZ-TV is only 12 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Mountainaire?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Arizona cities
- Kachina Village1.7 mi
- Flagstaff7.8 mi
- Sedona16 mi
- West Sedona17 mi
- Parks20 mi
- Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)22 mi
- Big Park22 mi
- Cornville29 mi
- Cottonwood31 mi
- Clarkdale31 mi
- Williams32 mi
- Lake Montezuma32 mi
- Verde Village32 mi
- Camp Verde38 mi
- Paulden47 mi
- Prescott Valley49 mi
More: all TV stations in Arizona · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Mountainaire; signal estimates ignore terrain.