Antenna Channel Guide
Olympia, WA antenna channels
FCC station data as of November 6, 2026. Signal ratings are estimates without terrain.
| Channel | Network | Call sign | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | ABC | KOMO-TV | Moderate |
| 5.1 | NBC | KING-TV | Moderate |
| 7.1 | CBS | KIRO-TV | Moderate |
| 9.1 | PBS | KCTS-TV | Moderate |
| 11.1 | Independent | KSTW | Moderate |
| 13.1 | FOX | KCPQ | Moderate |
| 15.1 | Not listed | KCKA | Moderate |
| 16.1 | Independent | KONG | Moderate |
| 20.1 | TBN | KTBW-TV | Moderate |
| 22.1 | Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX | KZJO | Moderate |
| 28.1 | PBS | KBTC-TV | Strong |
| 33.1 | Ion | KWPX-TV | Moderate |
| 44.1 | Univision | KFFV | Moderate |
| 51.1 | The CW | KUNS-TV | Moderate |
| 56.1 | Daystar | KWDK | Moderate |
| Weak signals (may need an outdoor antenna) | |||
| 6.1 | CBS | K29IB-D | Weak |
| 7.1 | CBS | K18NH-D | Weak |
| 7.1 | CBS | K18NI-D | Weak |
| 10.1 | PBS | KQAH-LD | Weak |
| 13.1 | FOX | K17NX-D | Weak |
| 13.1 | FOX | K25CG-D | Weak |
| RF 6 | Not listed | KYMU-LD | Weak |
| RF 8 | Not listed | K08QY-D | Weak |
| RF 12 | Not listed | KUSE-LD | Weak |
| RF 15 | Not listed | K15MI-D | Weak |
| RF 16 | Not listed | K16LV-D | Weak |
| RF 20 | Not listed | K20NF-D | Weak |
| RF 20 | Not listed | K20NL-D | Weak |
| RF 27 | Not listed | K27NZ-D | Weak |
| RF 31 | PBS | K31IR-D | Weak |
| RF 32 | Not listed | KRUM-LD | Weak |
| RF 35 | Not listed | K35HU-D | Weak |
Channel missing? Rescan your TV. Updated list: antennachannelguide.com/wa/olympia/
Olympia, WA antenna channel guide
Olympia viewers can receive 15 full-power and Class A stations, plus their subchannels, but most need a long-range outdoor antenna to get them all. The main network towers stand 24 to 48 miles northeast of central Olympia.
- Free channels
- 15
- Miles to main towers
- 49
- Aim direction
- NE
FCC data, Nov 6, 2026 · Signal tiers estimated without terrain
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Main networks in Olympia
All six main networks reach Olympia over the air. Tune to these channels after a scan.
Want these channels on a streaming service instead? See local channels without cable.
Lost a channel?
No network has changed stations in the Seattle-Tacoma area in the past two years. If a channel goes missing, a rescan usually brings it back.
Rescan in 3 steps
- Open your TV's settings.
- Find the channel, broadcast or antenna section.
- Run "auto scan" or "channel scan" with the input set to Antenna or Air.
Menu names vary by brand: see antenna setup by TV brand and when and how to rescan.
Is the station hard to receive here?
K08QY-D (RF channel 8), K18NH-D (channel 7.1), K18NI-D (channel 7.1), plus 14 more, are weak in Olympia; they may come and go. If a weak station is the one you're missing, these steps can help.
Still missing a channel? Our antenna troubleshooter walks through no channels, breakups, channels that come and go and NextGen channels that won't play, and can check any Olympia station for you.
Recommended for Olympia
Olympia calls for a long-range outdoor antenna
Antenna type: Long-range outdoor, with VHF reception.
KCPQ (FOX, channel 13.1) broadcasts on VHF, so choose an antenna rated for VHF as well as UHF.
- The farthest main network, ABC (KOMO-TV), is 48 miles away
- ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW are rated Moderate, so placement matters
- The main towers sit northeast, so one aim works
Do you need an amplifier?
An amplifier, ideally a preamplifier mounted near the antenna, can help with the farther stations, such as KOMO-TV at 48 miles.
Splitting the signal to more TVs weakens it at each one. With 2 or more TVs, a powered distribution amplifier keeps every TV's signal strong. One antenna, several TVs
Compare indoor, attic and outdoor antenna types, and read the outdoor antenna safety overview before you go on the roof. Older TV without a digital tuner? See converter boxes.
All stations
Station data from the FCC, as of
15 stations reach Olympia at a Strong or Moderate signal. Full-power and Class A stations are listed first, then low-power stations.
| Channel | Station | Network | Distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | KOMO-TV | ABC source | 48 mi NNE | Moderate |
| 5.1 | KING-TV | NBC source | 48 mi NNE | Moderate |
| 7.1 | KIRO-TV | CBS sourceEn español: 7.4 Telemundo | 48 mi NNE | Moderate |
| 9.1 VHF | KCTS-TV | PBS source | 48 mi NE | Moderate |
| 11.1 VHF | KSTW | Independent source | 48 mi NE | Moderate |
| 13.1 VHF | KCPQ | FOX source | 35 mi N | Moderate |
| 15.1 | KCKA | Not listed | 34 mi SSW | Moderate |
| 16.1 | KONG | Independent source | 48 mi NNE | Moderate |
| 20.1 | KTBW-TV | TBN source | 35 mi N | Moderate |
| 22.1 | KZJO | Independent / MyNetworkTV / FOX source | 48 mi NE | Moderate |
| 28.1 | KBTC-TV | PBS source | 24 mi NE | Strong |
| 33.1 | KWPX-TV | Ion source | 54 mi NE | Moderate |
| 44.1 | KFFV | Univision sourceEn español: 44.1 Univision | 48 mi NE | Moderate |
| 51.1 | KUNS-TV | The CW source | 48 mi NNE | Moderate |
| 56.1 | KWDK | Daystar sourceEn español: 56.2 Daystar Español | 54 mi NE | Moderate |
Broadcasts on VHF (RF channels 2 to 13). Many flat indoor antennas pick up VHF poorly. RF channels 2 to 6 need a larger antenna. VHF antenna guide
Strong: inside the station's FCC coverage area, tower within 30 miles. Moderate: inside the coverage area, tower farther away. Weak: outside it, tower within 60 miles. How we rate signals
Network and subchannel details are adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. The "source" link in each row opens the station's article.
Weak signals: 17 more stations that may need an outdoor antenna
These towers are outside the FCC coverage area for Olympia but within 60 miles. Reception depends on terrain and antenna height.
| Channel | Station | Network | Distance | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | K29IB-D Translator | CBS source | 51 mi SW | Weak |
| 7.1 | K18NH-D Translator | CBS source | 31 mi ENE | Weak |
| 7.1 | K18NI-D Translator | CBS source | 34 mi NE | Weak |
| 10.1 | KQAH-LD | PBS | 48 mi NNE | Weak |
| 13.1 | K17NX-D | FOX source | 34 mi SSW | Weak |
| 13.1 | K25CG-D | FOX source | 40 mi W | Weak |
| RF 6 Low VHF | KYMU-LD | Not listed | 48 mi NNE | Weak |
| RF 8 VHF | K08QY-D Translator | Not listed | 24 mi NE | Weak |
| RF 12 VHF | KUSE-LD | Not listed | 54 mi NE | Weak |
| RF 15 | K15MI-D | Not listed | 34 mi SSW | Weak |
| RF 16 | K16LV-D Translator | Not listed | 51 mi SW | Weak |
| RF 20 | K20NF-D | Not listed | 48 mi NNE | Weak |
| RF 20 | K20NL-D Translator | Not listed | 51 mi SW | Weak |
| RF 27 | K27NZ-D | Not listed | 59 mi S | Weak |
| RF 31 | K31IR-D Translator | PBS source | 51 mi SW | Weak |
| RF 32 | KRUM-LD | Not listed | 48 mi NNE | Weak |
| RF 35 | K35HU-D Translator | Not listed | 51 mi SW | Weak |
Extra channels you also get
Stations above also broadcast these 41 subchannels. They come free with the same antenna after a channel scan.
- 4.2Comet
- 4.3Charge!
- 5.2True Crime Network
- 5.3Quest
- 5.4365BLK
- 5.5QVC2
- 7.2Cozi TV
- 7.3Laff
- 7.4Telemundo
- 9.2PBS Kids
- 9.3Create
- 9.4World Channel
- 11.2Start TV
- 11.3Outlaw (4:3)
- 11.4Dabl
- 11.5MovieSphere Gold
- 11.6HSN
- 13.2Grit
- 13.3Ion Mystery
- 13.4Buzzr
- 13.5Fox Weather
- 22.3Antenna TV
- 22.5Nosey
- 28.2NHK World
- 28.3FNX
- 33.2Court TV
- 33.3Bounce TV
- 33.4Defy
- 33.5Ion Plus
- 33.6Busted
- 33.7Game Show Central
- 33.8QVC
- 44.2Movies!
- 44.3Heroes & Icons
- 44.4Catchy Comedy
- 44.5MeTV+
- 44.6Story Television
- 44.7MeTV Toons
- 44.12OnTV4U (Infomercials)
- 56.2Daystar Español
- 56.3Daystar in SD
Spanish-language channels in Olympia
Canales en español
3 Spanish-language channels reach Olympia at a Strong or Moderate signal. They come with the same antenna after a channel scan.
Where to point your antenna
Aim northeast (47°). Rings at 5, 10 and 25 miles from central Olympia; dots are Strong-signal towers.
- KBTC-TV: 24 miles northeast
Placement and interference tips
- Place the antenna on a northeast-facing window or wall. Higher is better.
- The farthest main network tower is 48 miles away, so an attic or outdoor antenna will do better than one inside the living space. Attic antenna guide
- LED bulbs, especially older or cheaper ones, can interfere. If reception gets worse when the lights are on, that's the cause.
- Living near a cell tower? An LTE filter can block the interference.
- Trees and hills block signals (Cord Cutters News covers these and the LED and cell tower problems), and so do metal roofs and foil radiant barriers in attics (Solid Signal). Move the antenna away from them if you can.
More: how to aim a TV antenna, how to boost your antenna signal. Renting or in an HOA? FCC rules protect your right to an antenna in areas you control. Camping nearby? See the RV antenna guide.
NextGen TV in Olympia
NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) is on the air in Olympia, broadcast from KONG and KUNS-TV. Any antenna receives it.
- Your current TV keeps working. Today's broadcasts continue alongside NextGen TV: full-power stations that switch must keep simulcasting their main channel in today's format (CommLawCenter).
- You need an ATSC 3.0 tuner to watch it. That means a TV or tuner box with one built in. Most TVs don't have one (PCWorld).
- Some channels are encrypted. Some broadcasters encrypt their NextGen TV channels, and some tuners and DVRs can't play encrypted channels yet. HDHomeRun devices are one example (Antenna Land). Check before you buy, especially a DVR.
- No shutoff date yet. Broadcasters have asked the FCC to end today's broadcasts in large markets around 2028 and everywhere around 2030. The FCC hasn't set a date (PCWorld).
Olympia antenna questions
What channel is CBS in Olympia?
CBS is channel 7.1 (KIRO-TV) on an antenna in Olympia. The tower is 48 miles north-northeast and the signal is rated Moderate.
What channel is ABC in Olympia?
ABC is channel 4.1 (KOMO-TV) on an antenna in Olympia. The tower is 48 miles north-northeast and the signal is rated Moderate.
What channels are NBC, FOX, PBS and The CW in Olympia?
NBC is 5.1 (KING-TV), FOX is 13.1 (KCPQ), PBS is 28.1 (KBTC-TV) and The CW is 51.1 (KUNS-TV).
Which way should I point my antenna in Olympia?
Point it northeast (47 degrees). The main network towers are 24 to 48 miles northeast of central Olympia.
Do I need an outdoor antenna in Olympia?
Yes. The farthest main network tower is 48 miles from central Olympia, so a long-range outdoor antenna, mounted as high as you can, gives you the best chance.
Nearby cities
Other Seattle-Tacoma-area cities with channel guides, nearest first.
Station and tower data: FCC, Nov 6, 2026. Network and subchannel data: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Signal tiers are estimates from FCC coverage areas and distance, without terrain modeling. How we estimate signals.