TV channels & antenna towers in Florissant, Missouri
Florissant has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25NG-D, 8.8 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Florissant
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 14 mi | 181° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 15 mi | 181° S | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 15 mi | 182° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 18 mi | 189° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 18 mi | 189° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 18 mi | 176° S | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 29 mi | 198° SSW | Good | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 32 mi | 202° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Florissant
Florissant is a city of about 52,300 people in Missouri. There are 26 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 10 full-power, 3 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 16 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 4 farther 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.
For the networks, the best local options 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 (fair signal). 3 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 Florissant
Point your antenna S, at about 182°. The main network towers for Florissant 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 14 miles south of Florissant (181° S). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Florissant at fair strength or better, all arrive from the south, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Florissant, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Florissant
The farthest main network tower for Florissant is KMOV (CBS), 18 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.
KDNL-TV is only 14 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 Florissant
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K25NG-DClass A | 8.8 mi | 208° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 13 mi | 147° SSE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 15 mi | 52° NE | Fair | Alton, IL |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 15 mi | 181° S | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 15 mi | 181° S | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 15 mi | 181° S | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 15 mi | 182° S | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 18 mi | 176° S | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 20 mi | 113° ESE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KETCFull power | 22 mi | 191° S | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 37 mi | 141° SE | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 37 mi | 141° SE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 37 mi | 141° SE | Weak | St., IL |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 42 mi | 201° SSW | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 50 mi | 311° NW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
| WSECFull power | 58 mi | 15° NNE | Weak | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29ES-DTranslator | 58 mi | 15° NNE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| W19EE-DLow power | 65 mi | 6° N | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
How Florissant compares with the rest of Missouri
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Florissant ranks 30th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 14 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 St. Louis, 13 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Florissant: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 176° S, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 18 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 19 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 Florissant, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 14 miles S of Florissant. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Florissant, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Florissant. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Florissant, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 15 miles S of Florissant. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Florissant, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Florissant. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Florissant, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 18 miles S of Florissant. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Florissant?
26 transmitters within 70 miles of Florissant; around 19 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 Florissant?
Point your antenna S, at about 182°. The main network towers for Florissant sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Florissant?
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 Florissant?
KDNL-TV is only 14 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 Florissant?
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
- Berkeley2.4 mi
- Hazelwood2.9 mi
- Black Jack3.0 mi
- Ferguson3.2 mi
- Dellwood3.4 mi
- Old Jamestown3.7 mi
- Bridgeton5.0 mi
- Saint John5.3 mi
- Saint Johns5.4 mi
- Saint Ann5.4 mi
- Spanish Lake5.7 mi
- Jennings5.9 mi
- Bellefontaine Neighbors6.2 mi
- Overland6.5 mi
- Glasgow Village7.1 mi
- Maryland Heights7.8 mi
- Saint Charles8.6 mi
- Olivette9.0 mi
- University City9.2 mi
- Ladue10 mi
- Clayton10 mi
- Creve Coeur10 mi
- Richmond Heights11 mi
Nearby cities in other states
More: all TV stations in Missouri · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Florissant; signal estimates ignore terrain.