TV channels & antenna towers in Overland Park, Kansas

Overland Park has 33 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KMCI-TV, 7.4 miles to the E.

33TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
7.4 mito the closest tower
186,515population

Network channels in Overland Park

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
NBCKSHB-TVNBC41 7.4 mi92° E StrongKansas City, MO
FOXWDAF-TVFox4 7.4 mi33° NNE StrongKansas City, MO
CBSKCTVCBS5 7.7 mi38° NE StrongKansas City, MO
TBNKTAJ-TVTrinity16 8.9 mi72° ENE StrongSt. Joseph, MO
IONKPXE-TVION50 8.9 mi72° ENE StrongKansas City, MO
TLMKGKC-LDTelemundo39 8.9 mi72° ENE GoodKansas City, MO
CWKCWECW29 11 mi50° NE StrongKansas City, MO
ABCKMBC-TVABC9 11 mi50° NE StrongKansas City, MO
UNIKUKC-LDUnivision14 12 mi58° ENE GoodKansas City, MO
CWKNPG-CDCW21.2 54 mi350° N PoorSaint Joseph, MO
FOXKNPN-CDFox26 54 mi350° N PoorSaint Joseph, MO
CBSKCJO-CDCBS30 54 mi350° N PoorSaint Joseph, MO
ABCKQTVABC2 55 mi353° N PoorSt. Joseph, MO
FOXKSNTFox27.2 60 mi278° W WeakTopeka, KS
FOXKTMJ-CDFox43 67 mi273° W PoorTopeka, KS
CWKTKA-TVCW49.3 67 mi273° W FairTopeka, KS

Over-the-air TV in Overland Park

With roughly 187,000 residents, Overland Park is a city in Kansas. Our map shows 33 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 15 full-power, 4 Class A, 13 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 17 at good or strong strength.

18 of them are within 25 miles of Overland Park, 2 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 13 are more than 45 miles out. Eight of the 16 network stations in range are licensed to Kansas City, MO, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Kansas City's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 9 (KMBC-TV), CBS on channel 5 (KCTV), NBC on channel 41 (KSHB-TV), Fox on channel 4 (WDAF-TV), CW on channel 29 (KCWE), ION on channel 50 (KPXE-TV), Telemundo on channel 39 (KGKC-LD), Univision on channel 14 (KUKC-LD) and Trinity on channel 16 (KTAJ-TV). 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 Overland Park

The main network towers around Overland Park are in different directions: ABC 50° NE (11 mi), CBS 38° NE (7.7 mi), NBC 92° E (7.4 mi) and Fox 33° NNE (7.4 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WDAF-TV and KCTV, transmit from the same tower site about 7.4 miles northeast of Overland Park (33° NNE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Overland Park at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the northeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Overland Park

The farthest main network tower for Overland Park is KMBC-TV (ABC), 11 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.

KMCI-TV is only 7.4 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 Overland Park

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KMCI-TVFull power7.4 mi 92° EStrongLawrence, KS
K15MB-DLow power8.9 mi 72° ENEGoodKansas City, MO
KCDN-LDLow power8.9 mi 72° ENEGoodKansas City, MO
KAJF-LDLow power9.1 mi 75° ENEGoodKansas City, MO
KCMN-LDLow power9.1 mi 75° ENEGoodKansas City, MO
KQML-LDLow power9.1 mi 75° ENEGoodKansas City, MO
KCPTFull power12 mi 56° NEStrongKansas City, MO
KSMO-TVFull power13 mi 55° NEStrongKansas City, MO
KCKS-LDLow power19 mi 308° NWFairKansas City, KS
KMJC-LDLow power28 mi 174° SFairKansas City, KS
KGKT-LDTranslator42 mi 276° WPoorLawrence, KS
K23MS-DLow power50 mi 280° WPoorKansas City, MO
KSQAFull power54 mi 275° WPoorTopeka, KS
K35KX-DLow power58 mi 258° WSWPoorTopeka, KS
KTWUFull power59 mi 276° WWeakTopeka, KS
K15NC-DLow power61 mi 270° WPoorManhattan, KS
WROB-LDLow power61 mi 270° WPoorTopeka, KS

How Overland Park compares with the rest of Kansas

With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Overland Park ranks 14th of 216 places in Kansas: more than the typical Kansas town (8). Its nearest major network tower is 7.4 miles away, against a state median of 25 miles.

18% of Kansas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Kansas City, 9.5 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Overland Park: 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 50° NE, the direction of KMBC-TV (ABC), 11 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 20 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 Overland Park, KS?

ABC is on channel 9 from KMBC-TV, broadcasting from 11 miles NE of Overland Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Overland Park, KS?

CBS is on channel 5 from KCTV, broadcasting from 7.7 miles NE of Overland Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Overland Park, KS?

NBC is on channel 41 from KSHB-TV, broadcasting from 7.4 miles E of Overland Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Overland Park, KS?

Fox is on channel 4 from WDAF-TV, broadcasting from 7.4 miles NNE of Overland Park. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Overland Park, KS?

CW is on channel 29 from KCWE, broadcasting from 11 miles NE of Overland Park. Estimated signal: strong.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Overland Park?

33 transmitters within 70 miles of Overland Park; around 20 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 Overland Park?

The main network towers around Overland Park are in different directions: ABC 50° NE (11 mi), CBS 38° NE (7.7 mi), NBC 92° E (7.4 mi) and Fox 33° NNE (7.4 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

What kind of antenna do I need in Overland Park?

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 Overland Park?

KMCI-TV is only 7.4 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 Overland Park?

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 Kansas · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Overland Park; signal estimates ignore terrain.