WKLE
Full power TV station · Lexington, Kentucky
WKLE is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Lexington, Kentucky. Its signal is estimated to reach about 42 cities and towns within 52 miles.
About WKLE
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 35.8 kW effective radiated power, WKLE runs more power than 21% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW). Stations on VHF channels are licensed at much lower power than UHF stations to cover the same area, so a low figure does not always mean a weak signal.
Its antenna sits 268 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 20% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 50 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 52 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 42 cities and towns in our guide with about 823,000 residents, as far as Frankfort, KY (37 miles).
WKLE shares its transmitter site with WDKY-TV (Fox). 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 | Lexington, KY |
| Tower location | 37.87917, -84.32583 |
| Effective radiated power | 35.8 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 268 m (879 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 34207 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WKLE
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, KY | 9.2 mi | 349° N | Good |
| Winchester, KY | 11 mi | 226° SW | Good |
| Lexington, KY | 11 mi | 132° SE | Good |
| Nicholasville, KY | 13 mi | 90° E | Good |
| Mount Vernon, KY | 14 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | 14 mi | 148° SSE | Good |
| Monticello, KY | 15 mi | 123° ESE | Good |
| Wilmore, KY | 18 mi | 86° E | Good |
| Berea, KY | 22 mi | 356° N | Fair |
| Clay City, KY | 22 mi | 274° W | Fair |
| Lancaster, KY | 23 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
| Irvine, KY | 23 mi | 303° WNW | Fair |
| Paris, KY | 23 mi | 190° S | Fair |
| Mount Sterling, KY | 24 mi | 240° WSW | Fair |
| Versailles, KY | 25 mi | 118° ESE | Fair |
| Camargo, KY | 25 mi | 252° WSW | Fair |
| Stanton, KY | 26 mi | 275° W | Fair |
| Georgetown, KY | 26 mi | 151° SSE | Fair |
| Midway, KY | 27 mi | 134° SE | Fair |
| Jeffersonville, KY | 27 mi | 256° WSW | Fair |
| Danville, KY | 29 mi | 56° ENE | Fair |
| Harrodsburg, KY | 29 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Jackson, KY | 30 mi | 83° E | Fair |
| Stanford, KY | 30 mi | 37° NE | Fair |
| Junction City, KY | 33 mi | 52° NE | Fair |
| Lawrenceburg, KY | 33 mi | 109° ESE | Fair |
| Brodhead, KY | 33 mi | 8° N | Fair |
| Carlisle, KY | 34 mi | 209° SSW | Fair |
| Cynthiana, KY | 35 mi | 183° S | Fair |
| Owingsville, KY | 36 mi | 239° WSW | Fair |
| McKee, KY | 36 mi | 330° NNW | Fair |
| Mount Vernon, KY | 36 mi | 1° N | Fair |
| Frankfort, KY | 37 mi | 127° SE | Fair |
| Frenchburg, KY | 38 mi | 263° W | Fair |
| Beattyville, KY | 40 mi | 302° WNW | Fair |
| Annville, KY | 43 mi | 333° NNW | Fair |
| Campton, KY | 44 mi | 283° WNW | Fair |
| Flemingsburg, KY | 49 mi | 221° SW | Fair |
| Springfield, KY | 51 mi | 74° ENE | Fair |
| Liberty, KY | 51 mi | 41° NE | Fair |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the WKLE transmitter tower?
WKLE broadcasts from a tower at 37.8792, -84.3258, near Richmond, KY. It is licensed to Lexington, Kentucky.
How far does WKLE broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 52 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 61 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WKLE with an antenna?
About 823,000 people live in the 42 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WKLE?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WKLE tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.