KXLA
Full power TV station · Rancho Palos Verdes, California
KXLA is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Its signal is estimated to reach about 361 cities and towns within 96 miles.
About KXLA
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, KXLA runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 947 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 97% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 86 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 96 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 361 cities and towns in our guide with about 20,800,000 residents, as far as Bakersfield, CA (96 miles).
KXLA shares its transmitter site with KJLA, KFLA-LD, KPXN-TV (ION), KILM, KMEX-DT (Univision) and KFTR-DT and 19 more. 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 | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
| Tower location | 34.22647, -118.06692 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 947 m (3,107 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 55083 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KXLA
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, CA | 7.0 mi | 39° NE | Strong |
| El Monte, CA | 11 mi | 348° NNW | Strong |
| Glendale, CA | 12 mi | 62° ENE | Strong |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 15 mi | 23° NNE | Strong |
| Los Angeles, CA | 16 mi | 40° NE | Strong |
| Hollywood, CA | 17 mi | 59° ENE | Strong |
| Koreatown, CA | 18 mi | 49° NE | Strong |
| Downey, CA | 20 mi | 11° N | Strong |
| Pomona, CA | 22 mi | 303° WNW | Strong |
| Van Nuys, CA | 22 mi | 83° E | Strong |
| Palmdale, CA | 25 mi | 173° S | Strong |
| Fullerton, CA | 26 mi | 342° NNW | Strong |
| Ontario, CA | 26 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 28 mi | 287° WNW | Good |
| Anaheim, CA | 28 mi | 342° NNW | Good |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 29 mi | 113° ESE | Good |
| Torrance, CA | 31 mi | 30° NNE | Good |
| Garden Grove, CA | 32 mi | 347° NNW | Good |
| Long Beach, CA | 33 mi | 12° NNE | Good |
| Orange, CA | 33 mi | 338° NNW | Good |
| Lancaster, CA | 33 mi | 173° S | Good |
| Valencia, CA | 34 mi | 116° ESE | Good |
| Santa Ana, CA | 35 mi | 341° NNW | Good |
| Fontana, CA | 37 mi | 285° WNW | Good |
| Corona, CA | 38 mi | 310° NW | Good |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 39 mi | 354° N | Good |
| Simi Valley, CA | 41 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Irvine, CA | 41 mi | 340° NNW | Good |
| Costa Mesa, CA | 41 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Riverside, CA | 43 mi | 296° WNW | Good |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | 44 mi | 85° E | Good |
| San Bernardino, CA | 45 mi | 281° W | Good |
| Victorville, CA | 49 mi | 244° WSW | Good |
| Moreno Valley, CA | 52 mi | 293° WNW | Good |
| Oxnard, CA | 63 mi | 88° E | Good |
| Temecula, CA | 73 mi | 314° NW | Good |
| Oceanside, CA | 81 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Carlsbad, CA | 85 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Escondido, CA | 95 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Bakersfield, CA | 96 mi | 145° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- KPXN-TVION · 30
- KMEX-DTUnivision · 34
- KABC-TVABC · 7
- KTLACW · 5
- KVEATelemundo · 52
- KNBCNBC · 4
- KTTVFox · 11
- KTBN-TVTrinity · 40
- KLCSPBS · 58
- KCBS-TVCBS · 2
- KDOC-TVMeTV · 56.3
- KAZA-TVMeTV · 54.1
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KXLA transmitter tower?
KXLA broadcasts from a tower at 34.2265, -118.0669, near Altadena, CA. It is licensed to Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
How far does KXLA broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 96 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 105 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KXLA with an antenna?
About 20,800,000 people live in the 361 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KXLA?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KXLA tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.