KCLO-TV (CW) · Channel 15.2
Full power TV station · Rapid City, South Dakota
KCLO-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 15.2, licensed to Rapid City, South Dakota. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 48 miles.
About KCLO-TV
Full-power stations are the main licensed broadcasters in a market. They may run the highest power from the tallest towers and are protected from interference, so they set the core of what you can receive.
At 150 kW effective radiated power, KCLO-TV runs more power than 42% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 154 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 5% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 39 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 48 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 13 cities and towns in our guide with about 129,000 residents, as far as Rapid City, SD (1.2 miles).
KCLO-TV shares its transmitter site with KHME (MeTV), KEVN-TV (Fox), KEVN-LD (Fox), K15MY-D and K22OV-D. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is KSTF in Scottsbluff, NE, 145 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 15.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Rapid City, SD |
| Tower location | 44.07028, -103.25083 |
| Effective radiated power | 150 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 154 m (505 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 41969 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KCLO-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | 1.2 mi | 234° SW | Strong |
| Rapid Valley, SD | 5.2 mi | 276° W | Strong |
| Colonial Pine Hills, SD | 5.4 mi | 37° NE | Strong |
| Blackhawk, SD | 6.3 mi | 153° SSE | Strong |
| Summerset, SD | 9.5 mi | 151° SSE | Strong |
| Box Elder, SD | 9.5 mi | 252° WSW | Strong |
| Sturgis, SD | 27 mi | 151° SSE | Good |
| Custer, SD | 27 mi | 39° NE | Good |
| Deadwood, SD | 32 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Lead, SD | 32 mi | 127° SE | Good |
| Spearfish, SD | 42 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| North Spearfish, SD | 44 mi | 133° SE | Fair |
| Hot Springs, SD | 46 mi | 14° NNE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KCLO-TV transmitter tower?
KCLO-TV broadcasts from a tower at 44.0703, -103.2508, near Rapid City, SD. It is licensed to Rapid City, South Dakota.
What channel is KCLO-TV on?
KCLO-TV appears as virtual channel 15.2 (15.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does KCLO-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 48 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 56 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KCLO-TV with an antenna?
About 129,000 people live in the 13 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KCLO-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KCLO-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.