KVVU-TV (Fox) · Channel 5
Full power TV station · Henderson, Nevada
KVVU-TV is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 5, licensed to Henderson, Nevada. Its signal is estimated to reach about 19 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About KVVU-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 120 kW effective radiated power, KVVU-TV runs more power than 40% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 383 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 52% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 58 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 19 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,010,000 residents, as far as Pahrump, NV (56 miles).
KVVU-TV shares its transmitter site with KLVX, KSNV (NBC), K36NE-D, KHDF-CD, KLSV-LD and KVMY and 6 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KDFX-CD in Indio/Palm Springs, CA, 169 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 | 5 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Henderson, NV |
| Tower location | 36.00717, -115.00692 |
| Effective radiated power | 120 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 35870 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KVVU-TV
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson, NV | 2.6 mi | 212° SSW | Strong |
| Whitney, NV | 6.5 mi | 165° SSE | Strong |
| Boulder City, NV | 9.9 mi | 281° WNW | Good |
| Paradise, NV | 10.0 mi | 129° SE | Good |
| Winchester, NV | 11 mi | 144° SE | Good |
| Enterprise, NV | 13 mi | 95° E | Good |
| Las Vegas, NV | 14 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Sunrise Manor, NV | 15 mi | 165° SSE | Good |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 15 mi | 155° SSE | Good |
| Spring Valley, NV | 15 mi | 118° ESE | Good |
| Nellis Air Force Base, NV | 17 mi | 170° S | Good |
| Summerlin South, NV | 20 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Sandy Valley, NV | 37 mi | 69° ENE | Fair |
| Moapa Valley, NV | 50 mi | 217° SW | Fair |
| Dolan Springs, AZ | 50 mi | 305° NW | Fair |
| Moapa Town, NV | 52 mi | 206° SSW | Fair |
| Meadview, AZ | 52 mi | 271° W | Fair |
| Pahrump, NV | 56 mi | 104° ESE | Fair |
| Laughlin, NV | 63 mi | 337° NNW | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the KVVU-TV transmitter tower?
KVVU-TV broadcasts from a tower at 36.0072, -115.0069, near Henderson, NV. It is licensed to Henderson, Nevada.
What channel is KVVU-TV on?
KVVU-TV appears as virtual channel 5 (5.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does KVVU-TV broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 72 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KVVU-TV with an antenna?
About 2,010,000 people live in the 19 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KVVU-TV?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KVVU-TV tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.