KLWY (ABC) · Channel 27.2
Full power TV station · Cheyenne, Wyoming
KLWY is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with ABC on virtual channel 27.2, licensed to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Its signal is estimated to reach about 23 cities and towns within 54 miles.
About KLWY
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 169 kW effective radiated power, KLWY runs more power than 44% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 232 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 14% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 47 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 54 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 23 cities and towns in our guide with about 545,000 residents, as far as Evans, CO (48 miles).
The nearest other ABC station in our data is KKTQ-CD in Cheyenne, WY, 7.6 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
ABC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local ABC affiliates carry the national morning, evening news and primetime schedule alongside their own local newscasts, and the network carries major sports such as NBA games.
Station facts
| Network | ABC |
| Virtual channel | 27.2 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Cheyenne, WY |
| Tower location | 41.05014, -104.89264 |
| Effective radiated power | 169 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 232 m (761 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 40250 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KLWY
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Greeley, WY | 5.5 mi | 234° SW | Strong |
| Fox Farm-College, WY | 7.0 mi | 233° SW | Strong |
| Cheyenne, WY | 7.3 mi | 211° SSW | Strong |
| Ranchettes, WY | 13 mi | 205° SSW | Good |
| Wellington, CO | 25 mi | 14° NNE | Good |
| Laporte, CO | 32 mi | 24° NNE | Good |
| Ault, CO | 33 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| Fort Collins, CO | 34 mi | 17° NNE | Good |
| Severance, CO | 36 mi | 357° N | Good |
| Eaton, CO | 37 mi | 345° NNW | Good |
| Windsor, CO | 40 mi | 1° N | Good |
| Laramie, WY | 41 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Pine Bluffs, WY | 44 mi | 258° WSW | Fair |
| Greeley, CO | 44 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Loveland, CO | 46 mi | 12° NNE | Fair |
| Evans, CO | 48 mi | 347° NNW | Fair |
| Kersey, CO | 49 mi | 339° NNW | Fair |
| Johnstown, CO | 49 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| Campion, CO | 49 mi | 11° NNE | Fair |
| La Salle, CO | 49 mi | 348° NNW | Fair |
| Milliken, CO | 50 mi | 358° N | Fair |
| Berthoud, CO | 52 mi | 11° N | Fair |
| Gilcrest, CO | 53 mi | 354° N | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KLWY transmitter tower?
KLWY broadcasts from a tower at 41.0501, -104.8926, near South Greeley, WY. It is licensed to Cheyenne, Wyoming.
What channel is KLWY on?
KLWY appears as virtual channel 27.2 (27.2.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying ABC.
How far does KLWY broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 54 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 63 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KLWY with an antenna?
About 545,000 people live in the 23 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KLWY?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KLWY tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.