TV stations in the West
Mountain and Pacific states, where terrain and translator networks shape what you can receive. The West has 3,649 licensed TV transmitters, 403 of them full-power, serving 2,982 cities and towns.
Over-the-air TV in the West
The West has 3,649 licensed TV transmitters across 13 states and territories. 403 are full-power stations and 2,454 are translators (67% of the total). Utah has the most transmitters (833) and Hawaii the fewest (40).
Across the 2,982 cities and towns we cover here, a typical place gets 15 stations at fair strength or better, and the nearest major network tower is a median 21 miles away. 33% of places need an outdoor antenna, close to the national figure of 28%.
Santa Clara, CA has the most stations in reach (42 at fair strength or better). Forks, WA is the most remote: its nearest major network tower is 78 miles away.
The tallest full-power transmitter in the region is KOAT-TV (ABC), 1,292 m above the surrounding terrain near Albuquerque, NM.
Divisions
States
| State | Stations | Full power | Network affiliates | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 148 | 15 | 14 | 69 |
| Arizona | 172 | 30 | 23 | 215 |
| California | 423 | 108 | 94 | 1,078 |
| Colorado | 400 | 34 | 26 | 225 |
| Hawaii | 40 | 25 | 10 | 121 |
| Idaho | 225 | 18 | 18 | 98 |
| Montana | 335 | 23 | 22 | 104 |
| Nevada | 281 | 20 | 11 | 66 |
| New Mexico | 209 | 25 | 13 | 152 |
| Oregon | 321 | 34 | 28 | 219 |
| Utah | 833 | 20 | 12 | 180 |
| Washington | 158 | 35 | 26 | 398 |
| Wyoming | 104 | 16 | 12 | 57 |
Largest cities
- Los AngelesCA
- PhoenixAZ
- San DiegoCA
- San JoseCA
- San FranciscoCA
- SeattleWA
- DenverCO
- PortlandOR
- Las VegasNV
- AlbuquerqueNM
- TucsonAZ
- FresnoCA
- SacramentoCA
- Long BeachCA
- MesaAZ
- Colorado SpringsCO
- OaklandCA
- HonoluluHI
- AuroraCO
- AnchorageAK
- HendersonNV
- ChandlerAZ
- GilbertAZ
- RenoNV
- GlendaleAZ
- ScottsdaleAZ
- North Las VegasNV
- ParadiseNV
- SpokaneWA
- MaryvaleAZ