Antenna TV channels in Springfield MO
21 stations broadcast free TV around Springfield MO, carrying 18 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 Springfield MO
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 2% of people in the Springfield MO market; about 81% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 17% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 17 free channels from 10 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 | 13% | 2% |
| CBS | 70% | 0% |
| NBC | 76% | 64% |
| FOX | 69% | 61% |
| PBS | 74% | 59% |
| The CW | 1% | 0% |
| Telemundo | <1% | 0% |
Share of the market's 968k people, across its 201 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield ZIP 65806 | Roof | east (92°, most) | 30 |
| Nixa ZIP 65714 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (62°) | 18 |
| Ozark ZIP 65721 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (53°) | 18 |
| Republic ZIP 65619 | Roof | east-northeast (78°, most) | 30 |
| Lebanon ZIP 65536 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (206°) | 20 |
| Harrison ZIP 72601 | Spotty | – | 1 |
| Mountain Home ZIP 72653 | Attic or outdoor | south (172°) | 1 |
| Branson ZIP 65726 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (22°) | 26 |
| West Plains ZIP 65775 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Bolivar ZIP 65613 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (138°) | 20 |
| Monett ZIP 65708 | Attic or outdoor | west-northwest (289°, most) | 39 |
| Marshfield ZIP 65706 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (192°) | 17 |
| Willard ZIP 65781 | Roof | east-southeast (106°, most) | 21 |
| Battlefield ZIP 65619 | Roof | east-northeast (78°, most) | 30 |
| Rogersville ZIP 65742 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (55°) | 18 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Springfield MO?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 10.1 | KOLR |
 NBC | 3.1 | KYTV |
 FOX | 49.1 | KRBK |
 PBS | 21.1 | KOZK |
 MyNetworkTV | 27.1 | KOZL-TV |
The best TV antenna for Springfield MO
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 2% of people.
- 4 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KOLR), 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 Nixa, Republic, Lebanon and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KYTV, KOZK and others). From the largest towns around Springfield MO:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nixa, MO | east-northeast (65°) | 21 mi |
| Republic, MO | east (89°) | 26 mi |
| Lebanon, MO | south-southwest (204°) | 38 mi |
| Mountain Home, AR | north-northwest (332°) | 66 mi |
| West Plains, MO | west-northwest (297°) | 66 mi |
| Bolivar, MO | southeast (139°) | 40 mi |
| Monett, MO | east-northeast (72°) | 57 mi |
| Willard, MO | east-southeast (107°) | 27 mi |
4 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KOLR (3 mi away), KOZL-TV (3 mi away), KRBK (3 mi away), KWBM (33 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Springfield MO TV towers are
Map of 15 tower sites around Springfield MO. The list below has every site.
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Springfield MO
One station (KOZL-TV) now sends the newer NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) A newer broadcast format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations also send the old format from a partner station. More in the glossary format. Older TVs can't decode it, so stations share: each channel that moved is also sent in the old format by a partner station (a Lighthouse (channel sharing) One station switches to NextGen TV and carries other stations' 3.0 versions; partners carry its old-format version. More in the glossary arrangement). Your TV shows the same number; at most you need a Rescan Asking your TV to search for channels again. Fixes most missing channels. More in the glossary .
KOZL-TV sends NextGen TV on RF 28
- 27.1 MyNetworkTV: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 27.2 network unknown: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 27.3 Bounce TV: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
- 27.4 Oxygen: ordinary TVs get it from no partner in our data
Every Springfield MO 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. 2 subchannels have no confirmed network; we show them as "network unknown" rather than guess.
Full power (6)
- KYTV Springfield, MO · UHF
- 3.1 NBC
- KOLR Springfield, MO · VHF
- 10.1 CBS
- 10.2 Laff
- 10.3 Grit
- 10.4 Defy
- KOZK Springfield, MO · UHF
- 21.1 PBS
- 21.2 PBS Kids
- 21.3 Create
- 21.4 World
- 21.5 network unknown
- KOZL-TV Springfield, MO · UHF · NextGen TV
- 27.1 MyNetworkTV
- 27.2 network unknown
- 27.3 Bounce TV
- 27.4 Oxygen
- KWBM Harrison, AR · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KRBK Osage Beach, MO · UHF
- 49.1 Fox
- 49.2 Antenna TV
- 49.3 Charge!
- 49.4 Ion
Class A (1)
- KBNS-CD Branson, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Low power (12)
- KSPR-LD Springfield, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K17DL-D Branson, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K21JS-D Springfield, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K26GS-D Harrison, AR · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K36NN-D West Plains, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KCNH-LD Springfield, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KFKY-LD Springfield, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KJNM-LD Cassville, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KRFT-LD Springfield, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KSFZ-LD Springfield, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KXMP-LD Harrison, AR · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KYCW-LD Branson, MO · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Springfield MO
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Springfield MO?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Springfield MO?
What is the best TV antenna for Springfield MO?
Which way should I point my antenna in Springfield MO?
Do I need a new TV for NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Springfield MO?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- KRFT-LD · facility 52540 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-08-06
- KCNH-LD · facility 186288 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-02-09
- KFKY-LD · facility 186283 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 10.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-02-22
- KSFZ-LD · facility 68046 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-26
- KOLR · facility 28496 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 26 kW · HAAT 631 m · licensed 2021-12-16
- KOZL-TV · facility 3659 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 493 m · licensed 2024-07-17
- KRBK · facility 166319 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 590 m · licensed 2021-12-16
- KYTV · facility 36003 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 623.8 m · licensed 2021-12-16
- KSPR-LD · facility 49186 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-03-24
- KOZK · facility 51102 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 105 kW · HAAT 584 m · licensed 2020-01-15
- KYCW-LD · facility 11135 · 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 2020-03-24
- K17DL-D · facility 23969 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-05-20
- KBNS-CD · facility 168219 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2011-12-28
- KWBM · facility 78314 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 191 kW · HAAT 339 m · licensed 2011-04-05 · reduced power · newer construction permit granted
- KJNM-LD · facility 184462 · 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 2024-07-19
- K21JS-D · facility 11133 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.07 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-07-22 · newer construction permit granted
- KXMP-LD · facility 130918 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 2.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2021-05-18
- K11YF-D · facility 793905 · RF 11 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.7 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2026-08-10
- K26GS-D · facility 131102 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 11.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-06-21
- K07XL-D · facility 130920 · RF 7 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.11 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2010-06-29
- K36NN-D · facility 125039 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-09-04
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