TV channels & antenna towers in Westminster, Colorado

Westminster has 47 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and CW. About 30 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K22NW-D, 13 miles to the NW.

47TV transmitters within 70 miles
10networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
113,130population

Network channels in Westminster

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCKUSANBC9 13 mi235° SW GoodDenver, CO
ABCKMGH-TVABC7 13 mi235° SW GoodDenver, CO
CBSKCNC-TVCBS4 13 mi235° SW StrongDenver, CO
CWKWGN-TVCW2 13 mi236° SW StrongDenver, CO
FOXKDVRFox31 13 mi235° SW StrongDenver, CO
UNIKCECUnivision14 15 mi220° SW StrongBoulder, CO
IONKPXC-TVION59 19 mi22° NNE GoodDenver, CO
TLMKDEN-TVTelemundo25 20 mi22° NNE StrongLongmont, CO
TBNKPJR-TVTrinity38 20 mi22° NNE StrongGreeley, CO
PBSKBDI-TVPBS12 27 mi247° WSW FairBroomfield, CO
FOXKFCTFox22 57 mi12° NNE WeakFort Collins, CO
IONKCDO-TVION10.2 60 mi76° ENE GoodSterling, CO

Over-the-air TV in Westminster

Westminster, Colorado has a population of about 113,000. Our map shows 47 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 2 Class A, 21 low-power and 6 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 30 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

29 of them are within 25 miles of Westminster, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 15 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 12 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 9 (KUSA), 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 (strong signal) and Univision (strong 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 Westminster

Point your antenna WSW, at about 237°. The main network towers for Westminster sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Five network stations, KUSA, KMGH-TV, KCNC-TV, KWGN-TV and KDVR, transmit from the same tower site about 13 miles southwest of Westminster (235° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 11 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Westminster at fair strength or better, 64% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Westminster

The farthest main network tower for Westminster is KBDI-TV (PBS), 27 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

KCNC-TV is only 13 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 Westminster

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 35; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
K22NW-DTranslator13 mi 312° NWGoodBoulder, CO
K24HQ-DTranslator13 mi 312° NWWeakBoulder, CO
KAVC-LDLow power13 mi 312° NWFairDenver, CO
KTVDFull power13 mi 235° SWStrongDenver, CO
KTFD-TVFull power13 mi 236° SWStrongDenver, CO
KSBS-CDClass A13 mi 236° SWFairDenver, CO
KDEO-LDLow power13 mi 236° SWFairDenver, CO
KLPD-LDLow power13 mi 235° SWFairDenver, CO
KHDT-LDLow power13 mi 235° SWFairDenver, CO
KZDN-LDLow power13 mi 235° SWFairDenver, CO
KZCO-LDLow power13 mi 235° SWFairDenver, CO
KBRO-LDLow power13 mi 235° SWFairDenver, CO
KPDD-LDLow power13 mi 235° SWFairDenver, CO
KQDK-CDClass A13 mi 235° SWFairDenver, CO
KXDP-LDLow power15 mi 291° WNWFairDenver, CO
KRMA-TVFull power15 mi 220° SWStrongDenver, CO
KETDFull power15 mi 220° SWGoodCastle Rock, CO
K12XK-DLow power19 mi 209° SSWWeakDenver, CO
KRMTFull power19 mi 209° SSWGoodDenver, CO
KDNF-LDLow power19 mi 209° SSWGoodArvada, CO
K05MD-DLow power31 mi 181° SWeakCripple Creek, Etc., CO
KZFC-LDLow power43 mi 8° NPoorWindsor, CO
KMLN-LDLow power46 mi 350° NPoorFort Collins, CO
KQCKFull power50 mi 350° NFairCheyenne, WY
KPXH-LDLow power50 mi 350° NPoorFort Collins, CO

How Westminster compares with the rest of Colorado

With 30 stations at fair strength or better, Westminster ranks 37th of 225 places in Colorado: more than the typical Colorado town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 13 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 Denver, 7.3 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Westminster: 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 247° WSW, the direction of KBDI-TV (PBS), 27 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 30 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 Westminster, CO?

ABC is on channel 7 from KMGH-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Westminster. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Westminster, CO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KCNC-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Westminster. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Westminster, CO?

NBC is on channel 9 from KUSA, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Westminster. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Westminster, CO?

Fox is on channel 31 from KDVR, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Westminster. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is PBS in Westminster, CO?

PBS is on channel 12 from KBDI-TV, broadcasting from 27 miles WSW of Westminster. Estimated signal: fair.

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

47 transmitters within 70 miles of Westminster; around 30 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 Westminster?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 237°. The main network towers for Westminster sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Westminster?

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.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Westminster?

KCNC-TV is only 13 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 Westminster?

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 Westminster; signal estimates ignore terrain.