KLEI-TV
Full power TV station · Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
KLEI-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Its signal is estimated to reach about 10 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About KLEI-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 5.5 kW effective radiated power, KLEI-TV runs more power than 3% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 825 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 95% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 81 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 10 cities and towns in our guide with about 58,200 residents.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Kailua-Kona, HI |
| Tower location | 19.71778, -155.91833 |
| Effective radiated power | 5.5 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 825 m (2,707 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 664 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KLEI-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaoa, HI | 4.2 mi | 100° E | Good |
| Hōlualoa, HI | 7.0 mi | 16° NNE | Good |
| Kailua-Kona, HI | 7.5 mi | 44° NE | Good |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI | 10 mi | 16° NNE | Fair |
| Honalo, HI | 12 mi | 4° N | Fair |
| Kealakekua, HI | 14 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| Captain Cook, HI | 15 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| Waikoloa, HI | 17 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI | 18 mi | 349° N | Fair |
| Waimea, HI | 26 mi | 217° SW | Fair |
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KLEI-TV transmitter tower?
KLEI-TV broadcasts from a tower at 19.7178, -155.9183, near Kalaoa, HI. It is licensed to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
How far does KLEI-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 84 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KLEI-TV with an antenna?
About 58,200 people live in the 10 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KLEI-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KLEI-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.