TV channels & antenna towers in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock has 22 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 18 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMYA-LD (MeTV), 11 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Little Rock
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKMYA-LDMeTV | 49.1 | 11 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Sheridan, AR |
| ABCKATVABC | 7 | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| FOXKLRT-TVFox | 16 | 12 mi | 288° WNW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| UNIKLRA-CDUnivision | 20 | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| TLMKKYK-CDTelemundo | 30 | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| CBSKTHVCBS | 11 | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| NBCKARK-TVNBC | 4 | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| CWKASNCW | 38 | 21 mi | 169° S | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
Over-the-air TV in Little Rock
With roughly 198,000 residents, Little Rock is a city in Arkansas. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 22 licensed TV transmitters: 10 full-power, 3 Class A and 9 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 18 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Little Rock, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 3 are more than 45 miles out. Little Rock is a broadcast hub in its own right: six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed here.
The strongest network signals here 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 (good signal) and Univision (good signal). 5 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
Point your antenna WNW, at about 287°. The main network towers for Little Rock 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 12 miles west of Little Rock (287° WNW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Little Rock 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, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Little Rock
The farthest main network tower for Little Rock is KARK-TV (NBC), 12 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KATV 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 Little Rock
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K15MO-DLow power | 11 mi | 287° WNW | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| KARZ-TVFull power | 12 mi | 288° WNW | Strong | Little Rock, AR |
| KKME-LDLow power | 12 mi | 288° WNW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KWMO-LDLow power | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Hot Springs, AR |
| KENH-LDLow power | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KTVV-LDLow power | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| KKAPFull power | 12 mi | 287° WNW | Good | Little Rock, AR |
| KVTN-DTFull power | 20 mi | 137° SE | Strong | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KETSFull power | 21 mi | 169° S | Fair | Little Rock, AR |
| K23OW-DLow power | 36 mi | 247° WSW | Weak | Hot Springs, AR |
| KIPB-LDLow power | 40 mi | 157° SSE | Poor | Pine Bluff, AR |
| KVTH-DTFull power | 50 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | Hot Springs, AR |
| K19MC-DLow power | 50 mi | 234° SW | Poor | Bonnerdale, AR |
| KRAH-CDClass A | 64 mi | 302° WNW | Poor | Morrilton, AR |
How Little Rock compares with the rest of Arkansas
With 18 stations at fair strength or better, Little Rock ranks 26th of 214 places in Arkansas: more than the typical Arkansas town (10). Its nearest major network tower is 11 miles away, against a state median of 29 miles.
12% of Arkansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Little Rock: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 287° WNW, the direction of KARK-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 18 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 ABC in Little Rock, AR?
ABC is on channel 7 from KATV, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Little Rock. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Little Rock, AR?
CBS is on channel 11 from KTHV, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Little Rock. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Little Rock, AR?
NBC is on channel 4 from KARK-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Little Rock. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Little Rock, AR?
Fox is on channel 16 from KLRT-TV, broadcasting from 12 miles WNW of Little Rock. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Little Rock, AR?
CW is on channel 38 from KASN, broadcasting from 21 miles S of Little Rock. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Little Rock?
22 transmitters within 70 miles of Little Rock; around 18 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?
Point your antenna WNW, at about 287°. The main network towers for Little Rock sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Little Rock?
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?
KATV 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 Little Rock?
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 Arkansas cities
- North Little Rock2.0 mi
- Sherwood6.0 mi
- Maumelle11 mi
- Jacksonville13 mi
- East End14 mi
- Bryant15 mi
- Benton21 mi
- Redfield22 mi
- Cabot22 mi
- Lonoke22 mi
- England23 mi
- Vilonia24 mi
- Conway25 mi
- Sheridan31 mi
- Beebe32 mi
- Perryville34 mi
- Greenbrier34 mi
- White Hall35 mi
- Morrilton38 mi
- Pine Bluff39 mi
- Malvern40 mi
- Hazen40 mi
- Hot Springs Village41 mi
- Stuttgart45 mi
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; signal estimates ignore terrain.