West Austin Antenna Farm facts for kids
West Austin Antenna Farm (or WAAF) is an antenna farm on the west side of Austin, Texas near Loop 360 and Westlake Drive. It is used by stations such as KTBC and KXAN-TV.
Of the eight towers on the hill west of Austin, KXAN's tower is the tallest; it is also the tallest structure in Austin.
In addition to KXAN-TV antenna, the mast incorporates a camera with views of downtown to the east and the hills to the west.
Towers
| Name | Pinnacle height | Year | Coordinates | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KXAN-TV Tower | 1,308 ft | 398.8 m | 1996 | 30°19′11″N 97°48′9″W / 30.31972°N 97.80250°W | replaced tower of same height, built in 1964 |
| KVAT-LD Tower | 1,229 ft | 374.6 m | 1997 | 30°19′22″N 97°47′59″W / 30.32278°N 97.79972°W | |
| KVUE/KEYE-TV Tower | 1,211 ft | 369.1 m | 1997 | 30°19′20″N 97°48′11″W / 30.32222°N 97.80306°W | |
| KNVA-TV Tower | 1,198 ft | 365 m | 1965 | 30°19′31″N 97°48′1″W / 30.32528°N 97.80028°W | |
| KTBC/KLBJ-FM Tower | 1,257 ft | 383 m | 1952 | 30°18′38″N 97°47′37″W / 30.31056°N 97.79361°W | |
| KLRU Tower | 1,097 ft | 334.3 m | 1979 | 30°19′19″N 97°48′10″W / 30.32194°N 97.80278°W | |
| KXLK-CD/KADF-LD Tower | 933 ft | 284.4 m | 2005 | 30°19′19″N 97°48′5″W / 30.32194°N 97.80139°W | |
| Austin American Towers Tower 2 | 676 ft | 206 m | 1996 | 30°19′23″N 97°48′0″W / 30.32306°N 97.80000°W | |
| Austin Butler Broadcasting Tower | 587 ft | 179 m | 1973 | 30°19′25″N 97°48′8″W / 30.32361°N 97.80222°W | |
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