TV channels & antenna towers in Booneville, Arkansas

Booneville has 15 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying CBS, Fox and CW. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KQRY-LD, 33 miles to the NW.

15TV transmitters within 70 miles
3networks over the air
33 mito the closest tower
3,888population

Network channels in Booneville

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
FOXKFTA-TVFox24 41 mi343° NNW GoodFort Smith, AR
CWKHBSCW40.2 43 mi264° W GoodFort Smith, AR
CBSKFSM-TVCBS5 49 mi345° NNW GoodFort Smith, AR
CWKHOG-TVCW29.2 61 mi352° N WeakFayetteville, AR

Over-the-air TV in Booneville

Booneville is a town of about 3,890 people in Arkansas. There are 15 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 6 full-power, 3 Class A and 6 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.

0 of them are within 25 miles of Booneville, 10 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 4 network stations in range are licensed to Fort Smith, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Fort Smith's stations.

The best-placed network stations are CBS on channel 5 (KFSM-TV), Fox on channel 24 (KFTA-TV) and CW on channel 40.2 (KHBS). No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KATV in Little Rock, AR, 84 miles to the east. No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KARK-TV in Little Rock, AR, 84 miles to the east. 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 Booneville

Point your antenna NNW, at about 344°. The main network towers for Booneville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Of the 3 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Booneville at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Booneville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Booneville

The farthest main network tower for Booneville is KFSM-TV (CBS), 49 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Booneville

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KQRY-LDLow power33 mi 310° NWWeakFort Smith, AR
KSJF-CDClass A33 mi 310° NWFairFort Smith, AR
KFDF-CDClass A33 mi 310° NWFairFort Smith, AR
K20OL-DLow power33 mi 310° NWWeakFort Smith, AR
KHMF-LDLow power37 mi 316° NWWeakFort Smith, AR
KXKY-LDLow power37 mi 316° NWWeakFort Smith, AR
KRAH-CDClass A38 mi 81° EWeakMorrilton, AR
KUFS-LDLow power43 mi 264° WPoorFort Smith, AR
KAFTFull power47 mi 353° NFairFayetteville, AR
KQRY-LDLow power47 mi 343° NNWPoorLowell, AR
KWOGFull power66 mi 346° NNWPoorSpringdale, AR

How Booneville compares with the rest of Arkansas

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Booneville ranks 152nd of 214 places in Arkansas: fewer than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 41 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

50% of Arkansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna. The nearest larger city is Van Buren, 32 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Booneville: step by step

  1. Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
  2. Point it toward 345° NNW, the direction of KFSM-TV (CBS), 49 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 6 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is CBS in Booneville, AR?

CBS is on channel 5 from KFSM-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles NNW of Booneville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Booneville, AR?

Fox is on channel 24 from KFTA-TV, broadcasting from 41 miles NNW of Booneville. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CW in Booneville, AR?

CW is on channel 40.2 from KHBS, broadcasting from 43 miles W of Booneville. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Booneville?

15 transmitters within 70 miles of Booneville; around 6 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Booneville?

Point your antenna NNW, at about 344°. The main network towers for Booneville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Booneville?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Booneville?

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Booneville?

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.

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More: all TV stations in Arkansas · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Booneville; signal estimates ignore terrain.