TV channels & antenna towers in Castle Pines, Colorado

Castle Pines has 56 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 29 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K05MD-D, 9.5 miles to the WSW.

56TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
9.5 mito the closest tower
3,614population

Network channels in Castle Pines

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
UNIKCECUnivision14 23 mi311° NW GoodBoulder, CO
NBCKUSANBC9 26 mi317° NW FairDenver, CO
ABCKMGH-TVABC7 26 mi317° NW FairDenver, CO
CBSKCNC-TVCBS4 26 mi317° NW StrongDenver, CO
FOXKDVRFox31 26 mi316° NW StrongDenver, CO
CWKWGN-TVCW2 26 mi316° NW GoodDenver, CO
PBSKBDI-TVPBS12 36 mi296° WNW FairBroomfield, CO
TLMKTLO-LDTelemundo46 44 mi176° S PoorColorado Springs, CO
IONKPXC-TVION59 44 mi360° N GoodDenver, CO
TLMKDEN-TVTelemundo25 44 mi360° N GoodLongmont, CO
TBNKPJR-TVTrinity38 44 mi360° N GoodGreeley, CO
ABCKRDO-TVABC13 49 mi178° S FairColorado Springs, CO
CWKXTU-LDCW57 49 mi178° S PoorColorado Springs, CO
CWKXRM-TVCW21.2 49 mi178° S FairColorado Springs, CO
CBSKKTVCBS11 49 mi178° S GoodColorado Springs, CO
UNIKVSN-DTUnivision48 49 mi178° S GoodPueblo, CO
NBCKOAA-TVNBC5 49 mi178° S GoodPueblo, CO
IONKCDO-TVION10.2 65 mi52° NE FairSterling, CO

Over-the-air TV in Castle Pines

With roughly 3,610 residents, Castle Pines is a town in Colorado. Our map shows 56 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 22 full-power, 2 Class A, 25 low-power and 7 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 29 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.

7 of them are within 25 miles of Castle Pines, 32 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 18 network stations in range are licensed to Denver, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Denver's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KMGH-TV), CBS on channel 4 (KCNC-TV), NBC on channel 5 (KOAA-TV), Fox on channel 31 (KDVR), PBS on channel 12 (KBDI-TV), CW on channel 2 (KWGN-TV), ION on channel 59 (KPXC-TV), Telemundo on channel 25 (KDEN-TV), Univision on channel 14 (KCEC) and Trinity on channel 38 (KPJR-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (good 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 Castle Pines

Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Castle Pines sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, KUSA, KMGH-TV, KCNC-TV, KDVR and KWGN-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 26 miles northwest of Castle Pines (317° NW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 16 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Castle Pines at fair strength or better, 44% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Castle Pines

The farthest main network tower for Castle Pines is KBDI-TV (PBS), 36 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

KOAA-TV (NBC), 49 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

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 Castle Pines

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 38; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K05MD-DLow power9.5 mi 238° WSWFairCripple Creek, Etc., CO
KRMTFull power19 mi 300° WNWGoodDenver, CO
KDNF-LDLow power19 mi 300° WNWGoodArvada, CO
K12XK-DLow power19 mi 300° WNWWeakDenver, CO
KETDFull power23 mi 311° NWGoodCastle Rock, CO
KRMA-TVFull power23 mi 311° NWStrongDenver, CO
KTVDFull power26 mi 317° NWGoodDenver, CO
KQDK-CDClass A26 mi 316° NWFairDenver, CO
KLPD-LDLow power26 mi 316° NWFairDenver, CO
KHDT-LDLow power26 mi 316° NWWeakDenver, CO
KZDN-LDLow power26 mi 316° NWFairDenver, CO
KZCO-LDLow power26 mi 316° NWFairDenver, CO
KBRO-LDLow power26 mi 316° NWWeakDenver, CO
KPDD-LDLow power26 mi 316° NWWeakDenver, CO
KTFD-TVFull power26 mi 316° NWGoodDenver, CO
KSBS-CDClass A26 mi 316° NWFairDenver, CO
KDEO-LDLow power26 mi 316° NWWeakDenver, CO
K19MN-DTranslator34 mi 196° SSWPoorLake George, CO
K28GE-DLow power34 mi 196° SSWPoorWoodland Park, CO
KXDP-LDLow power38 mi 326° NNWPoorDenver, CO
K22NW-DTranslator39 mi 334° NNWWeakBoulder, CO
K24HQ-DTranslator39 mi 334° NNWPoorBoulder, CO
KAVC-LDLow power39 mi 334° NNWPoorDenver, CO
KTNP-LDLow power39 mi 172° SPoorColorado Springs, CO
K11XJ-DLow power39 mi 172° SPoorColorado Springs, CO

How Castle Pines compares with the rest of Colorado

With 29 stations at fair strength or better, Castle Pines ranks 53rd of 225 places in Colorado: more than the typical Colorado town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 23 miles away, against a state median of 18 miles.

48% of Colorado's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Castle Rock, 6.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Castle Pines: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 296° WNW, the direction of KBDI-TV (PBS), 36 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 29 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 Castle Pines, CO?

ABC is on channel 7 from KMGH-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of Castle Pines. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Castle Pines, CO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KCNC-TV, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of Castle Pines. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Castle Pines, CO?

NBC is on channel 5 from KOAA-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles S of Castle Pines. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Castle Pines, CO?

Fox is on channel 31 from KDVR, broadcasting from 26 miles NW of Castle Pines. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Castle Pines, CO?

PBS is on channel 12 from KBDI-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles WNW of Castle Pines. Estimated signal: fair.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Castle Pines?

56 transmitters within 70 miles of Castle Pines; around 29 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic 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 Castle Pines?

Point your antenna NW, at about 311°. The main network towers for Castle Pines sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Castle Pines?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up NBC from up to 49 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Castle Pines?

KOAA-TV (NBC), 49 miles south, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Castle Pines?

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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