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TV channels & antenna towers in Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas

Little Rock Air Force Base has 23 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 17 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMYA-LD (MeTV), 19 miles to the WSW.

Open Little Rock Air Force Base in the live finder
23TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
19 mito the closest tower
1,291population

Network channels in Little Rock Air Force Base

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV49.1 19 mi249° WSW FairSheridan, AR
ABCKATVABC7 20 mi251° WSW StrongLittle Rock, AR
FOXKLRT-TVFox16 20 mi251° WSW StrongLittle Rock, AR
UNIKLRA-CDUnivision20 20 mi252° WSW FairLittle Rock, AR
TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo30 20 mi252° WSW FairLittle Rock, AR
CBSKTHVCBS11 20 mi252° WSW GoodLittle Rock, AR
NBCKARK-TVNBC4 20 mi252° WSW StrongLittle Rock, AR
CWKASNCW38 31 mi186° S GoodPine Bluff, AR

Over-the-air TV in Little Rock Air Force Base

Little Rock Air Force Base is a small community of about 1,290 people in Arkansas. There are 23 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 3 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 17 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 14 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 6 farther out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Little Rock, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Little Rock's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 7 (KATV), CBS on channel 11 (KTHV), NBC on channel 4 (KARK-TV), Fox on channel 16 (KLRT-TV), CW on channel 38 (KASN), Telemundo on channel 30 (KKYK-CD), Univision on channel 20 (KLRA-CD) and MeTV on channel 49.1 (KMYA-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal) and Univision (fair signal). 6 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 Little Rock Air Force Base

Point your antenna WSW, at about 251°. The main network towers for Little Rock Air Force Base sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Six network stations, KATV, KLRT-TV, KLRA-CD, KKYK-CD and KTHV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 20 miles west of Little Rock Air Force Base (251° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Little Rock Air Force Base at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the west; the rest are spread across one other direction.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Little Rock Air Force Base

The farthest main network tower for Little Rock Air Force Base is KARK-TV (NBC), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Little Rock Air Force Base

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K15MO-DLow power19 mi 249° WSWFairLittle Rock, AR
KARZ-TVFull power20 mi 251° WSWGoodLittle Rock, AR
KKME-LDLow power20 mi 251° WSWFairLittle Rock, AR
KWMO-LDLow power20 mi 251° WSWFairHot Springs, AR
KENH-LDLow power20 mi 251° WSWFairHot Springs, AR
KTVV-LDLow power20 mi 252° WSWFairHot Springs, AR
KKAPFull power20 mi 252° WSWGoodLittle Rock, AR
KVTN-DTFull power26 mi 165° SSEGoodPine Bluff, AR
KETSFull power31 mi 186° SFairLittle Rock, AR
K23OW-DLow power47 mi 240° WSWPoorHot Springs, AR
KIPB-LDLow power48 mi 170° SPoorPine Bluff, AR
KVTH-DTFull power62 mi 235° SWPoorHot Springs, AR
K19MC-DLow power62 mi 230° SWPoorBonnerdale, AR
KEMVFull power64 mi 353° NWeakMountain View, AR
KRAH-CDClass A66 mi 291° WNWPoorMorrilton, AR

How Little Rock Air Force Base compares with the rest of Arkansas

With 17 stations at fair strength or better, Little Rock Air Force Base ranks 37th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 19 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.

12% of Arkansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Jacksonville, 3.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Little Rock Air Force Base: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 252° WSW, the direction of KARK-TV (NBC), 20 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 17 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 ABC in Little Rock Air Force Base, AR?

ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 20 miles WSW of Little Rock Air Force Base. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Little Rock Air Force Base, AR?

CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 20 miles WSW of Little Rock Air Force Base. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Little Rock Air Force Base, AR?

NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles WSW of Little Rock Air Force Base. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Little Rock Air Force Base, AR?

Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles WSW of Little Rock Air Force Base. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Little Rock Air Force Base, AR?

CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 31 miles S of Little Rock Air Force Base. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Little Rock Air Force Base?

23 transmitters within 70 miles of Little Rock Air Force Base; around 17 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 Little Rock Air Force Base?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 251°. The main network towers for Little Rock Air Force Base sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Little Rock Air Force Base?

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 Little Rock Air Force Base?

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Little Rock Air Force Base?

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 Little Rock Air Force Base; signal estimates ignore terrain.