TV channels & antenna towers in Navy Yard City, Washington
Navy Yard City has 23 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 KTBW-TV (Trinity), 6.1 miles to the W.
Network channels in Navy Yard City
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBNKTBW-TVTrinity | 20 | 6.1 mi | 266° W | Strong | Tacoma, WA |
| FOXKCPQFox | 13 | 6.7 mi | 267° W | Good | Tacoma, WA |
| CBSKIRO-TVCBS | 7 | 15 mi | 69° ENE | Strong | Seattle, WA |
| CWKUNS-TVCW | 51 | 15 mi | 69° ENE | Strong | Bellevue, WA |
| ABCKOMO-TVABC | 4 | 15 mi | 69° ENE | Strong | Seattle, WA |
| NBCKING-TVNBC | 5 | 16 mi | 70° ENE | Strong | Seattle, WA |
| MeTVKFFVMeTV | 44.1 | 17 mi | 75° ENE | Good | Seattle, WA |
| IONKWPX-TVION | 33 | 33 mi | 96° E | Good | Bellevue, WA |
Over-the-air TV in Navy Yard City
With roughly 2,480 residents, Navy Yard City is a small community in Washington. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 23 licensed TV transmitters: 14 full-power, 7 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 13 at good or strong strength.
17 of them are within 25 miles of Navy Yard City, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 1 is more than 45 miles out. Four of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to Seattle, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Seattle's stations.
For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 4 (KOMO-TV), CBS on channel 7 (KIRO-TV), NBC on channel 5 (KING-TV), Fox on channel 13 (KCPQ), CW on channel 51 (KUNS-TV), ION on channel 33 (KWPX-TV), MeTV on channel 44.1 (KFFV) and Trinity on channel 20 (KTBW-TV). 6 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 Navy Yard City
The main network towers around Navy Yard City are in different directions: ABC 69° ENE (15 mi), CBS 69° ENE (15 mi), NBC 70° ENE (16 mi) and Fox 267° W (6.7 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
Four network stations, KIRO-TV, KUNS-TV, KOMO-TV and KING-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 15 miles east of Navy Yard City (69° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Navy Yard City at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Navy Yard City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Navy Yard City
The farthest main network tower for Navy Yard City is KING-TV (NBC), 16 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. Skip that station and you may get away with a smaller antenna.
KTBW-TV is only 6.1 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 Navy Yard City
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K18NI-DTranslator | 14 mi | 129° SE | Fair | Point Pulley, Etc., WA |
| KQAH-LDLow power | 15 mi | 69° ENE | Fair | Maltby, WA |
| KYMU-LDLow power | 15 mi | 69° ENE | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| KONGFull power | 16 mi | 70° ENE | Strong | Everett, WA |
| KRUM-LDLow power | 16 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| K20NF-DLow power | 16 mi | 70° ENE | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| KSTWFull power | 17 mi | 75° ENE | Good | Tacoma, WA |
| KCTS-TVFull power | 17 mi | 75° ENE | Fair | Seattle, WA |
| KZJOFull power | 17 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | Seattle, WA |
| KBTC-TVFull power | 20 mi | 159° SSE | Good | Tacoma, WA |
| K18NH-DTranslator | 32 mi | 144° SE | Weak | Puyallup, WA |
| KWDKFull power | 33 mi | 96° E | Good | Tacoma, WA |
| KUSE-LDLow power | 33 mi | 96° E | Weak | Seattle, WA |
| K29ED-DLow power | 39 mi | 40° NE | Poor | Everett, WA |
| K25CG-DLow power | 66 mi | 230° SW | Poor | Aberdeen, WA |
How Navy Yard City compares with the rest of Washington
With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Navy Yard City ranks 132nd of 398 places in Washington: more than the typical Washington town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 6.1 miles away, against a state median of 19 miles.
16% of Washington's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Bremerton, 1.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Navy Yard City: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 70° ENE, the direction of KING-TV (NBC), 16 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 Navy Yard City, WA?
ABC is on channel 4 from KOMO-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ENE of Navy Yard City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Navy Yard City, WA?
CBS is on channel 7 from KIRO-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ENE of Navy Yard City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Navy Yard City, WA?
NBC is on channel 5 from KING-TV, broadcasting from 16 miles ENE of Navy Yard City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Navy Yard City, WA?
Fox is on channel 13 from KCPQ, broadcasting from 6.7 miles W of Navy Yard City. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Navy Yard City, WA?
CW is on channel 51 from KUNS-TV, broadcasting from 15 miles ENE of Navy Yard City. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Navy Yard City?
23 transmitters within 70 miles of Navy Yard City; 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 Navy Yard City?
The main network towers around Navy Yard City are in different directions: ABC 69° ENE (15 mi), CBS 69° ENE (15 mi), NBC 70° ENE (16 mi) and Fox 267° W (6.7 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.
What kind of antenna do I need in Navy Yard City?
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 Navy Yard City?
KTBW-TV is only 6.1 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 Navy Yard City?
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 Washington · West region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Navy Yard City; signal estimates ignore terrain.