TV channels & antenna towers in Wentzville, Missouri
Wentzville has 29 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 9 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is K25NG-D, 26 miles to the ESE.
Network channels in Wentzville
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 32 mi | 126° SE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 32 mi | 126° SE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 32 mi | 119° ESE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 33 mi | 121° ESE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 33 mi | 120° ESE | Weak | Saint Louis, MO |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 35 mi | 152° SSE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 35 mi | 146° SE | Good | East St. Louis, IL |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 36 mi | 123° ESE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKRCGCBS | 13 | 67 mi | 263° W | Weak | Jefferson City, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Wentzville
With roughly 35,600 residents, Wentzville is a city in Missouri. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 29 licensed TV transmitters: 12 full-power, 3 Class A, 13 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 9 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 8 at good or strong strength.
0 of them are within 25 miles of Wentzville, 19 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 10 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 9 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 (weak 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 Wentzville
Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Wentzville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KPLR-TV and KTVI, transmit from the same tower site about 32 miles southeast of Wentzville (126° SE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Wentzville at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southeast, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Wentzville, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Wentzville
The farthest main network tower for Wentzville is KMOV (CBS), 36 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Wentzville
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 | 26 mi | 111° ESE | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 33 mi | 121° ESE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 33 mi | 343° NNW | Weak | Quincy, IL |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 33 mi | 120° ESE | Weak | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 33 mi | 120° ESE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 33 mi | 120° ESE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| KETCFull power | 33 mi | 133° SE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 36 mi | 123° ESE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| KEFN-CDClass A | 38 mi | 109° ESE | Weak | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 41 mi | 79° E | Weak | Alton, IL |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 43 mi | 161° SSE | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 48 mi | 101° E | Poor | St. Louis, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 60 mi | 120° ESE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 60 mi | 120° ESE | Poor | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 60 mi | 120° ESE | Poor | St., IL |
| KNLJFull power | 67 mi | 264° W | Weak | Jefferson City, MO |
| K33MN-DLow power | 69 mi | 262° W | Poor | Jefferson City, MO |
| K21PD-DLow power | 69 mi | 262° W | Poor | Columbia, MO |
| WSECFull power | 70 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29ES-DTranslator | 70 mi | 38° NE | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
How Wentzville compares with the rest of Missouri
With 9 stations at fair strength or better, Wentzville ranks 252nd of 398 places in Missouri: fewer than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 32 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.
30% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is O'Fallon, 8.2 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Wentzville: step by step
- 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.
- Point it toward 123° ESE, the direction of KMOV (CBS), 36 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 9 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 Wentzville, MO?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles ESE of Wentzville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CBS in Wentzville, MO?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 36 miles ESE of Wentzville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Wentzville, MO?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 33 miles ESE of Wentzville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Wentzville, MO?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 32 miles SE of Wentzville. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Wentzville, MO?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 32 miles SE of Wentzville. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Wentzville?
29 transmitters within 70 miles of Wentzville; around 9 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 Wentzville?
Point your antenna ESE, at about 122°. The main network towers for Wentzville sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Wentzville?
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 Wentzville?
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Wentzville?
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 Wentzville; signal estimates ignore terrain.