KMCI-TV
Full power TV station · Lawrence, Kansas
KMCI-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Lawrence, Kansas. Its signal is estimated to reach about 109 cities and towns within 65 miles.
About KMCI-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 1,000 kW effective radiated power, KMCI-TV runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 306 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 31% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 52 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 65 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 109 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,380,000 residents, as far as Topeka, KS (62 miles).
KMCI-TV shares its transmitter site with KSHB-TV (NBC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
Station facts
| Network | Independent / not listed |
| Virtual channel | Not listed |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Lawrence, KS |
| Tower location | 38.97833, -94.53383 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 42636 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KMCI-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raytown, MO | 4.3 mi | 241° WSW | Strong |
| Leawood, KS | 4.5 mi | 80° E | Strong |
| Prairie Village, KS | 5.4 mi | 100° E | Strong |
| Grandview, MO | 6.4 mi | 360° N | Strong |
| Roeland Park, KS | 6.7 mi | 128° SE | Strong |
| Overland Park, KS | 7.4 mi | 92° E | Strong |
| Mission, KS | 7.4 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| Kansas City, MO | 8.7 mi | 164° SSE | Strong |
| Merriam, KS | 9.1 mi | 110° ESE | Strong |
| Lee's Summit, MO | 9.4 mi | 300° WNW | Strong |
| Independence, MO | 10 mi | 219° SW | Strong |
| Kansas City, KS | 11 mi | 152° SSE | Strong |
| Lenexa, KS | 11 mi | 81° E | Strong |
| Shawnee, KS | 11 mi | 114° ESE | Strong |
| Belton, MO | 11 mi | 359° N | Strong |
| East Independence, MO | 13 mi | 230° SW | Strong |
| Raymore, MO | 13 mi | 340° NNW | Strong |
| Blue Springs, MO | 14 mi | 259° W | Strong |
| Gladstone, MO | 16 mi | 176° S | Strong |
| Olathe, KS | 17 mi | 66° ENE | Strong |
| Grain Valley, MO | 18 mi | 262° W | Strong |
| Pleasant Hill, MO | 19 mi | 313° NW | Strong |
| Liberty, MO | 19 mi | 198° SSW | Strong |
| Bonner Springs, KS | 20 mi | 107° ESE | Strong |
| Oak Grove, MO | 22 mi | 265° W | Strong |
| Gardner, KS | 24 mi | 61° ENE | Strong |
| Harrisonville, MO | 25 mi | 336° NNW | Strong |
| Lansing, KS | 27 mi | 133° SE | Good |
| Smithville, MO | 28 mi | 175° S | Good |
| Kearney, MO | 28 mi | 199° SSW | Good |
| Excelsior Springs, MO | 30 mi | 214° SSW | Good |
| Leavenworth, KS | 31 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| Lawrence, KS | 38 mi | 89° E | Good |
| Warrensburg, MO | 45 mi | 289° WNW | Good |
| Ottawa, KS | 47 mi | 57° ENE | Good |
| Atchison, KS | 51 mi | 142° SE | Good |
| Cameron, MO | 55 mi | 197° SSW | Good |
| Saint Joseph, MO | 57 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
| Clinton, MO | 59 mi | 316° NW | Fair |
| Topeka, KS | 62 mi | 94° E | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KSHB-TVNBC · 41
- KTAJ-TVTrinity · 16
- KPXE-TVION · 50
- KGKC-LDTelemundo · 39
- KCTVCBS · 5
- KUKC-LDUnivision · 14
- WDAF-TVFox · 4
- KCWECW · 29
- KMBC-TVABC · 9
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KMCI-TV transmitter tower?
KMCI-TV broadcasts from a tower at 38.9783, -94.5338, near Raytown, MO. It is licensed to Lawrence, Kansas.
How far does KMCI-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 65 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 73 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KMCI-TV with an antenna?
About 2,380,000 people live in the 109 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KMCI-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KMCI-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.