KFXL-TV (Fox) · Channel 51
Full power TV station · Lincoln, Nebraska
KFXL-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 51, licensed to Lincoln, Nebraska. Its signal is estimated to reach about 44 cities and towns within 52 miles.
About KFXL-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 250 kW effective radiated power, KFXL-TV runs more power than 48% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 190 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 8% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 43 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 52 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 44 cities and towns in our guide with about 977,000 residents, as far as Omaha, NE (51 miles).
KFXL-TV shares its transmitter site with KFDY-LD. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KNPN-CD in Saint Joseph, MO, 115 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Fox is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks, known for its sports lineup including NFL, MLB and college football. Many Fox affiliates also produce local news.
Station facts
| Network | Fox |
| Virtual channel | 51 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Lincoln, NE |
| Tower location | 40.72769, -96.61414 |
| Effective radiated power | 250 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 190 m (623 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 84453 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KFXL-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 5.7 mi | 151° SSE | Strong |
| Hickman, NE | 7.5 mi | 6° N | Strong |
| Eagle, NE | 11 mi | 237° WSW | Strong |
| Waverly, NE | 14 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Crete, NE | 19 mi | 69° ENE | Good |
| Syracuse, NE | 23 mi | 282° WNW | Good |
| Milford, NE | 23 mi | 98° E | Good |
| Wilber, NE | 25 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Ashland, NE | 25 mi | 211° SSW | Good |
| Weeping Water, NE | 27 mi | 249° WSW | Good |
| Seward, NE | 28 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Louisville, NE | 30 mi | 232° SW | Good |
| Beatrice, NE | 33 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Tecumseh, NE | 33 mi | 319° NW | Good |
| Wahoo, NE | 33 mi | 179° S | Good |
| Gretna, NE | 35 mi | 215° SW | Good |
| Springfield, NE | 35 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Yutan, NE | 37 mi | 198° SSW | Good |
| Nebraska City, NE | 40 mi | 275° W | Good |
| Chalco, NE | 40 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Wymore, NE | 42 mi | 3° N | Good |
| Papillion, NE | 42 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Valley, NE | 43 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Plattsmouth, NE | 43 mi | 243° WSW | Good |
| Elkhorn, NE | 43 mi | 207° SSW | Good |
| La Vista, NE | 44 mi | 224° SW | Good |
| Ralston, NE | 44 mi | 222° SW | Fair |
| David City, NE | 45 mi | 143° SE | Fair |
| Offutt Air Force Base, NE | 45 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Auburn, NE | 47 mi | 300° WNW | Fair |
| Bellevue, NE | 47 mi | 233° SW | Fair |
| Fremont, NE | 49 mi | 187° S | Fair |
| Bennington, NE | 50 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Fairbury, NE | 51 mi | 36° NE | Fair |
| Glenwood, IA | 51 mi | 244° WSW | Fair |
| Omaha, NE | 51 mi | 224° SW | Fair |
| Hamburg, IA | 51 mi | 280° W | Fair |
| North Bend, NE | 51 mi | 170° S | Fair |
| Arlington, NE | 52 mi | 195° SSW | Fair |
| York, NE | 52 mi | 100° E | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KFXL-TV transmitter tower?
KFXL-TV broadcasts from a tower at 40.7277, -96.6141, near Lincoln, NE. It is licensed to Lincoln, Nebraska.
What channel is KFXL-TV on?
KFXL-TV appears as virtual channel 51 (51.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KFXL-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 52 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 61 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KFXL-TV with an antenna?
About 977,000 people live in the 44 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KFXL-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KFXL-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.