TV channels & antenna towers in Clayton, Missouri
Clayton has 26 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 KDNL-TV (ABC), 4.3 miles to the S.
Network channels in Clayton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 4.3 mi | 184° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 4.7 mi | 181° S | Good | Saint Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 5.2 mi | 185° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 7.9 mi | 200° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 7.9 mi | 200° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 7.9 mi | 170° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 20 mi | 207° SSW | Strong | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 23 mi | 212° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Clayton
Clayton, Missouri has a population of about 15,900. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 3 Class A, 11 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 Clayton, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 4 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to St. Louis, so most of the network channels you will find here come from St. Louis's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 30 (KDNL-TV), CBS on channel 4 (KMOV), NBC on channel 5 (KSDK), Fox on channel 2 (KTVI), CW on channel 11 (KPLR-TV), ION on channel 46 (WRBU), Telemundo on channel 45 (WODK-LD) and MeTV on channel 24.1 (KNLC). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal). 4 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 Clayton
Point your antenna S, at about 185°. The main network towers for Clayton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KDNL-TV and KSDK, transmit from the same tower site about 4.3 miles south of Clayton (184° S). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Clayton at fair strength or better, 71% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Clayton, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Clayton
The farthest main network tower for Clayton is KMOV (CBS), 7.9 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.
KDNL-TV is only 4.3 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 Clayton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KUMO-LDLow power | 4.7 mi | 181° S | Good | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 4.7 mi | 181° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 4.7 mi | 181° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| K25NG-DClass A | 4.7 mi | 300° WNW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 5.2 mi | 185° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 7.2 mi | 97° E | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 7.9 mi | 170° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KETCFull power | 12 mi | 200° SSW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 19 mi | 83° E | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 22 mi | 31° NNE | Fair | Alton, IL |
| WPXSFull power | 30 mi | 129° SE | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 30 mi | 129° SE | Weak | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 30 mi | 129° SE | Fair | St., IL |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 33 mi | 207° SSW | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 57 mi | 319° NW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
| WSECFull power | 68 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29ES-DTranslator | 68 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| WSIU-TVFull power | 69 mi | 122° ESE | Poor | Carbondale, IL |
How Clayton compares with the rest of Missouri
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Clayton ranks 2nd of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 4.3 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
36% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is University City, 1.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Clayton: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 170° S, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 7.9 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 20 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 Clayton, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 4.3 miles S of Clayton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Clayton, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles S of Clayton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Clayton, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 5.2 miles S of Clayton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Clayton, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 7.9 miles SSW of Clayton. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Clayton, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 7.9 miles SSW of Clayton. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Clayton?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Clayton; 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 Clayton?
Point your antenna S, at about 185°. The main network towers for Clayton sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Clayton?
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 Clayton?
KDNL-TV is only 4.3 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 Clayton?
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 Missouri cities
- Richmond Heights1.0 mi
- University City1.2 mi
- Maplewood2.1 mi
- Brentwood2.2 mi
- Ladue3.1 mi
- Olivette3.2 mi
- Shrewsbury3.7 mi
- Webster Groves3.9 mi
- Glendale4.3 mi
- Overland4.6 mi
- Saint Johns5.0 mi
- Saint John5.1 mi
- Creve Coeur5.5 mi
- Kirkwood6.1 mi
- Jennings6.3 mi
- Affton6.4 mi
- Des Peres6.6 mi
- Saint Ann6.7 mi
- Crestwood6.7 mi
- St. Louis6.9 mi
- Ferguson7.1 mi
- Maryland Heights7.5 mi
- Dellwood7.7 mi
- Berkeley7.7 mi
More: all TV stations in Missouri · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Clayton; signal estimates ignore terrain.