TV channels & antenna towers in La Junta, Colorado
La Junta has 21 TV transmitters within 70 miles. About 2 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K35MZ-D, 18 miles to the ENE.
Over-the-air TV in La Junta
La Junta is a town of about 6,950 people in Colorado. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 21 licensed TV transmitters: 1 Class A, 6 low-power and 14 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 2 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better.
By distance, 2 transmitters are within 25 miles, 10 between 25 and 45 miles, and 9 farther out.
No ABC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs, CO, 89 miles to the northwest. No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KKTV in Colorado Springs, CO, 89 miles to the northwest.
Which way to point your antenna in La Junta
Point your antenna W, at about 278°. The nearest towers for La Junta sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
All of the nearest towers are within their radio horizon as seen from La Junta, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for La Junta
The farthest of the closest towers for La Junta is K19LA-D, 29 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
K35MZ-D, 18 miles east, 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 TV stations near La Junta
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K35MZ-DLow power | 18 mi | 71° ENE | Weak | Las Animas, CO |
| K32OG-DLow power | 25 mi | 258° WSW | Fair | Pueblo, CO |
| K19LA-DLow power | 29 mi | 297° WNW | Fair | Pueblo / Rocky Ford, CO |
| K29JL-DTranslator | 30 mi | 85° E | Poor | Las Animas, CO |
| K25LE-DTranslator | 30 mi | 85° E | Poor | Las Animas, CO |
| K23KN-DTranslator | 30 mi | 85° E | Poor | Las Animas, CO |
| K27KX-DTranslator | 30 mi | 85° E | Poor | Las Animas, CO |
| K19KN-DTranslator | 41 mi | 48° NE | Poor | Eads, Etc., CO |
| K18LL-DTranslator | 41 mi | 48° NE | Poor | Eads, Etc., CO |
| K17MI-DTranslator | 41 mi | 48° NE | Poor | Eads, Etc., CO |
| K16LF-DTranslator | 41 mi | 48° NE | Poor | Eads, Etc., CO |
| K15KG-DTranslator | 41 mi | 48° NE | Poor | Eads, Etc., CO |
| K20MP-DLow power | 51 mi | 86° E | Poor | Lamar, CO |
| KQAF-LDLow power | 59 mi | 291° WNW | Poor | Pueblo / la Junta, CO |
| K34NM-DTranslator | 60 mi | 86° E | Poor | Lamar, CO |
| K35JS-DTranslator | 60 mi | 86° E | Poor | Lamar, CO |
| K31NI-DTranslator | 60 mi | 86° E | Poor | Lamar, CO |
| K33KV-DTranslator | 60 mi | 86° E | Poor | Lamar, CO |
| K23OU-DTranslator | 61 mi | 296° WNW | Poor | Pueblo, CO |
| KTLP-LDLow power | 61 mi | 296° WNW | Poor | Pueblo, CO |
| KGHB-CDClass A | 61 mi | 296° WNW | Poor | Pueblo, Etc., CO |
How La Junta compares with the rest of Colorado
With 2 stations at fair strength or better, La Junta ranks 186th of 225 places in Colorado: fewer than the typical Colorado town (18).
48% of Colorado's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna.
Setting up an antenna in La Junta: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 297° WNW, the direction of K19LA-D, 29 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 2 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
How many channels can I get with an antenna in La Junta?
21 transmitters within 70 miles of La Junta; around 2 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 La Junta?
Point your antenna W, at about 278°. The nearest towers for La Junta sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in La Junta?
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 the more distant stations from up to 18 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in La Junta?
K35MZ-D, 18 miles east, 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 La Junta?
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 Colorado · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of La Junta; signal estimates ignore terrain.