KXTU-LD (CW) · Channel 57
Low power TV station · Colorado Springs, Colorado
KXTU-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with CW on virtual channel 57, licensed to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Its signal is estimated to reach about 13 cities and towns within 22 miles.
About KXTU-LD
Low-power (LPTV) stations serve a local area at reduced power. They have secondary status, which means they must not interfere with full-power stations and can be displaced by them.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 22 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 13 cities and towns in our guide with about 596,000 residents, as far as Fountain, CO (9.7 miles).
KXTU-LD shares its transmitter site with KTSC, KXRM-TV (CW), K30JM-D, KRDO-TV (ABC), KWHS-LD and KVSN-DT (Univision) and 3 more. One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other CW station in our data is KXRM-TV in Colorado Springs, CO, 0.0 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
The CW is a commercial broadcast network carrying entertainment series and a growing slate of sports. In smaller markets it often runs as a subchannel of another station rather than its own transmitter.
Station facts
| Network | CW |
| Virtual channel | 57 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Tower location | 38.74552, -104.86144 |
| Effective radiated power | 2.9 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 22681 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive KXTU-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Carson, CO | 4.0 mi | 278° W | Good |
| Stratmoor, CO | 4.8 mi | 246° WSW | Good |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 6.5 mi | 199° SSW | Fair |
| Security-Widefield, CO | 7.9 mi | 269° W | Fair |
| Manitou Springs, CO | 8.4 mi | 159° SSE | Fair |
| Fountain, CO | 9.7 mi | 297° WNW | Fair |
| Cimarron Hills, CO | 12 mi | 228° SW | Fair |
| Cascade-Chipita Park, CO | 16 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Cripple Creek, CO | 17 mi | 90° E | Fair |
| Air Force Academy, CO | 17 mi | 180° S | Fair |
| Woodland Park, CO | 20 mi | 148° SSE | Fair |
| Black Forest, CO | 20 mi | 205° SSW | Fair |
| Gleneagle, CO | 21 mi | 186° S | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the KXTU-LD transmitter tower?
KXTU-LD broadcasts from a tower at 38.7455, -104.8614, near Fort Carson, CO. It is licensed to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
What channel is KXTU-LD on?
KXTU-LD appears as virtual channel 57 (57.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying CW.
How far does KXTU-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 22 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 34 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch KXTU-LD with an antenna?
About 596,000 people live in the 13 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for KXTU-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the KXTU-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.