TV channels & antenna towers in Ironton, Missouri
Ironton has 24 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KDKZ-LD, 43 miles to the N.
Network channels in Ironton
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 53 mi | 5° N | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 55 mi | 8° N | Good | East St. Louis, IL |
| ABCKPOB-TVABC | 15 | 56 mi | 170° S | Poor | Poplar Bluff, MO |
| FOXKBSIFox | 23 | 60 mi | 102° ESE | Good | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| CWKFVS-TVCW | 12.2 | 63 mi | 100° E | Weak | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| TLMWQWQ-LDTelemundo | 18 | 63 mi | 100° E | Poor | Paducah, KY |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 66 mi | 12° NNE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 66 mi | 12° NNE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 67 mi | 15° NNE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 69 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 69 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | Saint Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 70 mi | 13° NNE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Ironton
With roughly 1,390 residents, Ironton is a small community in Missouri. Our map shows 24 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 11 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 3 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Ironton, 1 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 23 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 12 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 23 (KBSI), CW on channel 11 (KPLR-TV), ION on channel 46 (WRBU), Telemundo on channel 18 (WQWQ-LD) and MeTV on channel 24.1 (KNLC). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 2 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 Ironton
The main network towers around Ironton are in different directions: ABC 13° NNE (70 mi), CBS 15° NNE (67 mi), NBC 13° NNE (69 mi) and Fox 102° ESE (60 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Two network stations, KPLR-TV and KTVI, transmit from the same tower site about 66 miles north of Ironton (12° NNE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Ironton at fair strength or better, 80% arrive from the north; the rest are spread across one other direction.
KDNL-TV (ABC), KMOV (CBS) and KSDK (NBC) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Ironton. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Ironton
The farthest main network tower for Ironton is KDNL-TV (ABC), 70 miles away with a weak estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Ironton
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 43 mi | 2° N | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| KETCFull power | 62 mi | 11° NNE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K10KM-DTranslator | 63 mi | 105° ESE | Poor | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| K17LV-DLow power | 65 mi | 173° S | Poor | Poplar Bluff, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 67 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 67 mi | 37° NE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 67 mi | 37° NE | Poor | St., IL |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 67 mi | 15° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 69 mi | 13° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 69 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 69 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 69 mi | 14° NNE | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
How Ironton compares with the rest of Missouri
With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Ironton ranks 307th of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 53 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
34% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Ironton: step by step
- Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
- Point it toward 13° NNE, the direction of KDNL-TV (ABC), 70 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 6 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 Ironton, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 70 miles NNE of Ironton. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CBS in Ironton, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 67 miles NNE of Ironton. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is NBC in Ironton, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 69 miles NNE of Ironton. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is Fox in Ironton, MO?
Fox is on channel 23 from KBSI, broadcasting from 60 miles ESE of Ironton. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Ironton, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles NNE of Ironton. Estimated signal: weak.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Ironton?
24 transmitters within 70 miles of Ironton; around 6 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Ironton?
The main network towers around Ironton are in different directions: ABC 13° NNE (70 mi), CBS 15° NNE (67 mi), NBC 13° NNE (69 mi) and Fox 102° ESE (60 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Ironton?
Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 89° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Ironton?
At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Ironton?
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 Missouri · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Ironton; signal estimates ignore terrain.