Antenna TV channels in Tucson (Sierra Vista)
19 stations broadcast free TV around Tucson (Sierra Vista), carrying 46 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 Tucson (Sierra Vista)
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 32% of people in the Tucson (Sierra Vista) market; about 59% need an attic or roof antenna, and for about 9% reception depends on the exact spot. A typical home gets about 45 free channels from 15 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 | 91% | 74% |
| CBS | 82% | 34% |
| NBC | 81% | 78% |
| FOX | 63% | 55% |
| PBS | 84% | 78% |
| The CW | 62% | 55% |
| Univision | 85% | 79% |
| Telemundo | 84% | 78% |
Share of the market's 1,249k people, across its 87 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson ZIP 85707 | Attic or outdoor | west-northwest (289°, most) | 45 |
| Marana ZIP 85658 | Attic or outdoor | south (172°) | 25 |
| Oro Valley ZIP 85737 | Roof | south-southwest (206°, most) | 20 |
| Sierra Vista ZIP 85613 | Indoor likely | west-northwest (298°) | 13 |
| Sahuarita ZIP 85629 | Indoor likely | north-northeast (25°, most) | 45 |
| Nogales ZIP 85621 | Spotty | – | 0 |
| Douglas ZIP 85626 | Roof | northwest (318°) | 25 |
| Safford ZIP 85546 | No big network | – | 0 |
| Thatcher ZIP 85552 | No big network | – | 0 |
| Benson ZIP 85602 | Roof | northwest (325°) | 11 |
| Bisbee ZIP 85603 | No big network | – | 0 |
| South Tucson ZIP 85713 | Attic or outdoor | west-northwest (298°, most) | 45 |
| Willcox ZIP 85643 | Roof | west (278°) | 12 |
| Pima ZIP 85543 | Spotty | – | 0 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Tucson (Sierra Vista)?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 13.1 | KOLD-TV |
 NBC | 4.1 | KVOA |
 ABC | 9.1 | KGUN-TV |
 FOX | 11.1 | KMSB |
 PBS | 6.1 also 27.1 | KUAT-TV |
 The CW | 18.1 | KTTU-TV |
 Telemundo | 40.1 | KHRR |
 Univision | 3.2 also 46.1 | KFTU-DT |
 UniMás | 3.1 also 46.2 | KFTU-DT |
The best TV antenna for Tucson (Sierra Vista)
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 32% of people.
- 5 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KGUN-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 Marana, Oro Valley, Sierra Vista and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KGUN-TV, KOLD-TV, KVOA, KMSB and others). From the largest towns around Tucson (Sierra Vista):
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marana, AZ | east (98°) | 25 mi |
| Oro Valley, AZ | east (91°) | 15 mi |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | north-northwest (338°) | 63 mi |
| Sahuarita, AZ | north-northeast (24°) | 36 mi |
| Safford, AZ | west-southwest (244°) | 66 mi |
| Willcox, AZ | west-northwest (283°) | 53 mi |
6 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KUAS-TV (22 mi away), KHRR (26 mi away), KUVE-DT (0 mi away), KUAT-TV (0 mi away), KWBA-TV (46 mi away), KFTU-DT (78 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Tucson (Sierra Vista) TV towers are
Map of 10 tower sites around Tucson (Sierra Vista). The list below has every site.
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4 stations · 20 mi north-northeast of the centre
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4 stations · 20 mi north-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 16 mi west-northwest of the centre
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2 stations · 20 mi north-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 71 mi southeast of the centre
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1 station · 9 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 16 mi west-northwest of the centre
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1 station · 28 mi south of the centre
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Tucson (Sierra Vista)
One station (KHRR) 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 .
Every Tucson (Sierra Vista) 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. 1 subchannels have no confirmed network; we show them as "network unknown" rather than guess.
Full power (11)
- KFTU-DT Douglas, AZ · UHF
- 3.1 UniMás
- 3.2 Univision
- KVOA Tucson, AZ · UHF
- 4.1 NBC
- 4.2 Cozi TV
- 4.3 Ion Mystery
- 4.4 MeTV Toons
Its signal also carries 40.3 for partner stations.
- KUAT-TV Tucson, AZ · UHF
- 6.1 PBS
- 6.2 PBS Kids
- 6.3 PBS 6 Plus · on KUAS-TV's signal
- KGUN-TV Tucson, AZ · VHF
- 9.1 ABC · on KWBA-TV's signal
- 9.2 Laff
- 9.3 Antenna TV/Scripps Sports
- 9.4 Bounce TV
- 9.5 Ion
- 9.6 Busted
- KMSB Tucson, AZ · UHF
- 11.1 Fox
- 11.2 Quest
- 11.3 True Crime Network
- 11.4 Nosey
- 11.5 Shop LC
- 11.7 Comet
- 11.8 QVC
- KOLD-TV Tucson, AZ · UHF
- 13.1 CBS
- 13.2 MeTV
- 13.3 Arizona's Family Sports
- 13.4 Ion Plus
- 13.5 Outlaw
- 13.6 Charge!
- KTTU-TV Tucson, AZ · UHF
- 18.1 The CW
- 18.2 True Crime Network MyNetworkTV
- 18.3 The Nest
- 18.4 Start TV
- 18.5 Heroes & Icons
- 18.6 HSN
- KUAS-TV Tucson, AZ · UHF
- 27.1 PBS
Its signal also carries 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 40.1, 40.2 for partner stations.
- KHRR Tucson, AZ · UHF · NextGen TV
- 40.1 Telemundo · on KUAS-TV's signal
- 40.2 TeleXitos · on KUAS-TV's signal
- 40.3 NBC True CRMZ · on KVOA's signal
- 40.4 network unknown
- KUVE-DT Green Valley, AZ · UHF
- 46.1 Univision
- 46.2 UniMás
- KWBA-TV Sierra Vista, AZ · UHF
- 58.1 Independent
- 58.2 Court TV
- 58.4 Grit
- 58.5 Ion Plus
- 58.6 Game Show Central
Its signal also carries 9.1 for partner stations.
Class A (3)
- K17PF-D Casas Adobes, AZ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 4.1 for partner stations.
- KFTU-CD Tucson, AZ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 3.1 for partner stations.
- KUVE-CD Tucson, AZ · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 46.1 for partner stations.
Low power (3)
Questions about antenna TV in Tucson (Sierra Vista)
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Tucson (Sierra Vista)?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Tucson (Sierra Vista)?
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Which way should I point my antenna in Tucson (Sierra Vista)?
Do I need a new TV for NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) in Tucson (Sierra Vista)?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- K27OP-D · facility 36915 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 9 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-02-06
- KUAS-TV · facility 2722 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 50 kW · HAAT 177.9 m · licensed 2003-06-05
- KHRR · facility 30601 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 396 kW · HAAT 622 m · licensed 2024-05-17
- KUVE-CD · facility 78036 · 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 2018-12-26
- K17PF-D · facility 168403 · 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 2026-02-17
- KPCE-LD · facility 27281 · 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 2021-10-15
- K35OU-D · facility 71623 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 9.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-02-01
- KUDF-LP · facility 27278 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 3.02 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-12-03 · newer construction permit granted
- KUVE-DT · facility 63927 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 185 kW · HAAT 1124 m · licensed 2018-12-10 · newer construction permit granted
- KFTU-CD · facility 53004 · RF 18 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-03-19 · newer construction permit granted
- KUAT-TV · facility 2731 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 667.5 kW · HAAT 1092.1 m · licensed 2024-05-17
- KGUN-TV · facility 36918 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 36.5 kW · HAAT 1140 m · licensed 2024-05-17
- KOLD-TV · facility 48663 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 108 kW · HAAT 1123 m · licensed 2024-05-17
- KVOA · facility 25735 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 405 kW · HAAT 1123 m · licensed 2024-05-17
- KMSB · facility 44052 · RF 25 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 480 kW · HAAT 1123 m · licensed 2024-05-20
- KTTU-TV · facility 11908 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 480 kW · HAAT 1123 m · licensed 2024-05-13
- KWBA-TV · facility 35095 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 525 kW · HAAT 332.3 m · licensed 2018-11-30
- KFTU-DT · facility 81441 · RF 36 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 5 kW · HAAT 685 m · licensed 2010-08-24 · newer construction permit granted
- K28OY-D · facility 25737 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-09-12
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