KFXA
Full power TV station · Cedar Rapids, Iowa
KFXA is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its signal is estimated to reach about 106 cities and towns within 74 miles.
About KFXA
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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KFXA runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 449 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 64% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 62 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 74 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 106 cities and towns in our guide with about 721,000 residents, as far as Muscatine, IA (71 miles).
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Tower location | 42.09028, -92.08722 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35336 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KFXA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton, IA | 6.3 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| Hiawatha, IA | 21 mi | 280° W | Strong |
| Robins, IA | 22 mi | 274° W | Strong |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 23 mi | 284° WNW | Strong |
| Marion, IA | 25 mi | 279° W | Strong |
| Tama, IA | 27 mi | 71° ENE | Good |
| Jesup, IA | 27 mi | 183° S | Good |
| Evansdale, IA | 28 mi | 159° SSE | Good |
| Independence, IA | 28 mi | 201° SSW | Good |
| Williamsburg, IA | 30 mi | 352° N | Good |
| Waterloo, IA | 31 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Tiffin, IA | 34 mi | 321° NW | Good |
| North Liberty, IA | 34 mi | 313° NW | Good |
| Cedar Falls, IA | 35 mi | 149° SSE | Good |
| Mount Vernon, IA | 36 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Coralville, IA | 39 mi | 318° NW | Good |
| Grundy Center, IA | 40 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Grinnell, IA | 41 mi | 53° NE | Good |
| Anamosa, IA | 41 mi | 269° W | Good |
| Iowa City, IA | 41 mi | 316° NW | Good |
| Oelwein, IA | 41 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Marshalltown, IA | 42 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Manchester, IA | 42 mi | 230° SW | Good |
| Monticello, IA | 47 mi | 258° WSW | Good |
| Waverly, IA | 48 mi | 156° SSE | Good |
| Tipton, IA | 54 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Eldora, IA | 55 mi | 110° ESE | Good |
| West Liberty, IA | 56 mi | 311° NW | Good |
| Newton, IA | 56 mi | 61° ENE | Good |
| Dyersville, IA | 56 mi | 241° WSW | Good |
| Washington, IA | 58 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Oskaloosa, IA | 62 mi | 27° NNE | Good |
| Pella, IA | 64 mi | 42° NE | Good |
| Wilton, IA | 65 mi | 303° WNW | Good |
| Iowa Falls, IA | 67 mi | 116° ESE | Fair |
| New Hampton, IA | 68 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Nevada, IA | 70 mi | 86° E | Fair |
| Muscatine, IA | 71 mi | 311° NW | Fair |
| Hampton, IA | 73 mi | 128° SE | Fair |
| Maquoketa, IA | 73 mi | 272° W | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KFXA transmitter tower?
KFXA broadcasts from a tower at 42.0903, -92.0872, near Vinton, IA. It is licensed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
How far does KFXA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 74 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 82 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KFXA with an antenna?
About 721,000 people live in the 106 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KFXA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFXA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.