Antenna TV channels in Odessa-Midland
22 stations broadcast free TV around Odessa-Midland, carrying 37 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Odessa-Midland
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% of people in the Odessa-Midland market; about 96% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 5% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 33 free channels from 16 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 90% | 77% |
| CBS | 89% | 0% |
| NBC | 89% | 0% |
| FOX | 83% | 77% |
| PBS | 83% | 73% |
| The CW | 42% | 8% |
| Univision | 85% | 77% |
| Telemundo | 96% | 12% |
Share of the market's 490k people, across its 61 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland ZIP 79705 | Attic or outdoor | west-northwest (283°, most) | 37 |
| Odessa ZIP 79762 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (15°, most) | 33 |
| Big Spring ZIP 79720 | Attic or outdoor | west (259°) | 8 |
| Andrews ZIP 79714 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (137°, most) | 37 |
| Town of Pecos ZIP 79772 | Roof | northeast (52°) | 15 |
| Fort Stockton ZIP 79735 | Roof | north (8°) | 15 |
| Seminole ZIP 79360 | Roof | south-southeast (153°, most) | 35 |
| Monahans ZIP 79789 | Roof | east-northeast (68°, most) | 26 |
| Kermit ZIP 79745 | Roof | east-northeast (75°, most) | 26 |
| Alpine ZIP 79830 | No big network | – | 0 |
| Crane ZIP 79731 | Roof | north (358°, most) | 33 |
| Presidio ZIP 79845 | No big network | – | 0 |
| Stanton ZIP 79782 | Roof | west (261°) | 37 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Odessa-Midland?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 7.1 | KOSA-TV |
 NBC | 9.1 | KWES-TV |
 ABC | 2.1 | KMID |
 FOX | 24.1 | KPEJ-TV |
 PBS | 36.1 | KPBT-TV |
 The CW | 4.1 | KCWO-TV |
 MyNetworkTV | 30.1 | KWWT |
 Telemundo | 4.2 also 7.3 | KCWO-TV |
 Univision | 18.1 | KUPB |
The best TV antenna for Odessa-Midland
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 11 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KOSA-TV, KWES-TV), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Midland, Andrews, Town of Pecos and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KPBT-TV and others). From the largest towns around Odessa-Midland:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Midland, TX | west-northwest (293°) | 11 mi |
| Andrews, TX | southeast (136°) | 22 mi |
| Town of Pecos, TX | northeast (56°) | 87 mi |
| Monahans, TX | east-northeast (58°) | 55 mi |
| Crane, TX | north (4°) | 48 mi |
8 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KUPB (22 mi away), KMLM-DT (3 mi away), KWWT (3 mi away), KOSA-TV (23 mi away), KMID (1 mi away), KPEJ-TV (1 mi away), KWES-TV (35 mi away), KCWO-TV (48 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Odessa-Midland TV towers are
Map of 14 tower sites around Odessa-Midland. The list below has every site.
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4 stations · 15 mi north-northeast of the centre
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3 stations · 57 mi east-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · in the centre
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2 stations · 14 mi east-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 15 mi north-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 11 mi west-southwest of the centre
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1 station · 12 mi north-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 12 mi north-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 14 mi west of the centre
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1 station · 32 mi west-northwest of the centre
Every Odessa-Midland station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (9)
- KMID Midland, TX · UHF
- 2.1 ABC
- 2.2 Laff
- 2.3 Ion Mystery
- 2.4 Grit
- KCWO-TV Big Spring, TX · UHF
- 4.1 The CW
- 4.2 Telemundo
- 4.3 Ion
- 4.4 365BLK
- KOSA-TV Odessa, TX · VHF
- 7.1 CBS
- 7.2 CW+
- 7.3 Telemundo
- 7.4 Heroes & Icons
- 7.5 Outlaw
- KWES-TV Odessa, TX · VHF
- 9.1 NBC
- 9.2 Quest
- 9.3 True Crime Network
- 9.4 Bounce TV
- 9.6 Shop LC
- 9.7 Great
- KUPB Midland, TX · UHF
- 18.1 Univision
- 18.2 LATV
- 18.5 Court TV
- 18.88 AltaVision
- KPEJ-TV Odessa, TX · UHF
- 24.1 Fox
- 24.2 Estrella TV
- 24.3 Rewind TV
- 24.4 Antenna TV
- KWWT Odessa, TX · UHF
- 30.1 MyNetworkTV
- 30.2 MeTV
- 30.3 Catchy Comedy
- 30.4 Movies!
- 30.5 Cozi TV
- 30.6 Ion Plus
- KPBT-TV Odessa, TX · UHF
- 36.1 PBS
- 36.2 PBS Kids
- 36.3 Recording Library of West Texas
- KMLM-DT Odessa, TX · UHF
- 42.1 GLC
Low power (12)
- KEOO-LD Midland, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K06QA-D Odessa, TX · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K17MP-D Midland, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K21GU-D Midland, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K25QA-D Odessa, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K29NW-D Midland, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K34MX-D Odessa, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K35MF-D Big Spring, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K36PZ-D Big Spring, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KFAW-LD Midland, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KMDF-LD Midland, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KTLE-LD Odessa, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (1)
- K31KJ-D Big Springs, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Odessa-Midland
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Odessa-Midland?
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Which way should I point my antenna in Odessa-Midland?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- KMDF-LD · facility 127009 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-08-20
- KTLE-LD · facility 64993 · RF 20 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-08-20
- K25QA-D · facility 127758 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-16 · newer construction permit granted
- KUPB · facility 86263 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 281 m · licensed 2010-07-13
- KMLM-DT · facility 53541 · RF 15 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 27.9 kW · HAAT 145 m · licensed 2019-02-26
- KWWT · facility 84410 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 50 kW · HAAT 147 m · licensed 2011-06-16 · newer construction permit granted
- K21GU-D · facility 127755 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-15 · newer construction permit granted
- K29NW-D · facility 127750 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-08-16 · newer construction permit granted
- KOSA-TV · facility 6865 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 48 kW · HAAT 226 m · licensed 2010-06-30 · newer construction permit granted
- KEOO-LD · facility 125684 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-04-24
- K06QA-D · facility 130492 · RF 6 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-07-15
- KPBT-TV · facility 50044 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 515 kW · HAAT 224 m · licensed 2018-12-11
- K34MX-D · facility 125712 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 8 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-04-06
- KMID · facility 35131 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 275 m · licensed 2011-08-15
- KPEJ-TV · facility 12524 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 600 kW · HAAT 333 m · licensed 2007-09-05
- K17MP-D · facility 20007 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-12-13
- KFAW-LD · facility 183920 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-07-25
- KWES-TV · facility 42007 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 94.4 kW · HAAT 391.3 m · licensed 2022-07-11
- K31KJ-D · facility 168200 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-11-15
- KCWO-TV · facility 42008 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 33.5 kW · HAAT 83.3 m · licensed 2010-08-24
- K35MF-D · facility 184056 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-07-30 · newer construction permit granted
- K36PZ-D · facility 184057 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-07-30 · newer construction permit granted
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out