WLAX (Fox) · Channel 25
Full power TV station · La Crosse, Wisconsin
WLAX is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Fox on virtual channel 25, licensed to La Crosse, Wisconsin. Its signal is estimated to reach about 60 cities and towns within 64 miles.
About WLAX
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, WLAX runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 295 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 26% 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 64 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 60 cities and towns in our guide with about 425,000 residents, as far as Rochester, MN (57 miles).
WLAX shares its transmitter site with WHLA-TV, W34FC-D and WXOW (ABC). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Fox station in our data is KXLT-TV in Rochester, MN, 59 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 | 25 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | La Crosse, WI |
| Tower location | 43.80444, -91.37217 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 2710 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WLAX
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent, MN | 3.8 mi | 244° WSW | Strong |
| La Crosse, WI | 6.6 mi | 272° W | Strong |
| French Island, WI | 6.7 mi | 236° WSW | Strong |
| North La Crosse, WI | 6.8 mi | 245° WSW | Strong |
| Onalaska, WI | 8.8 mi | 231° SW | Strong |
| Brice Prairie, WI | 9.9 mi | 201° SSW | Strong |
| Holmen, WI | 12 mi | 208° SSW | Strong |
| Caledonia, MN | 13 mi | 28° NNE | Strong |
| Trempealeau, WI | 14 mi | 166° SSE | Strong |
| West Salem, WI | 16 mi | 246° WSW | Strong |
| Rushford, MN | 19 mi | 91° E | Strong |
| Winona, MN | 22 mi | 142° SE | Strong |
| Goodview, MN | 24 mi | 138° SE | Strong |
| Westby, WI | 28 mi | 292° WNW | Good |
| Sparta, WI | 29 mi | 251° WSW | Good |
| Viroqua, WI | 30 mi | 305° NW | Good |
| Arcadia, WI | 32 mi | 168° SSE | Good |
| Saint Charles, MN | 36 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Waukon, IA | 37 mi | 8° N | Good |
| Decorah, IA | 40 mi | 31° NNE | Good |
| Chatfield, MN | 41 mi | 94° E | Good |
| Black River Falls, WI | 43 mi | 218° SW | Good |
| Eyota, MN | 44 mi | 106° ESE | Good |
| Tomah, WI | 45 mi | 255° WSW | Good |
| Plainview, MN | 47 mi | 122° ESE | Good |
| Cresco, IA | 47 mi | 52° NE | Good |
| Postville, IA | 51 mi | 11° N | Good |
| Spring Valley, MN | 51 mi | 81° E | Good |
| Wabasha, MN | 52 mi | 140° SE | Good |
| Prairie du Chien, WI | 53 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Osseo, WI | 54 mi | 188° S | Good |
| Mondovi, WI | 55 mi | 164° SSE | Good |
| Stewartville, MN | 56 mi | 93° E | Good |
| Rochester, MN | 57 mi | 105° ESE | Fair |
| Boscobel, WI | 57 mi | 324° NW | Fair |
| Richland Center, WI | 59 mi | 304° WNW | Fair |
| New Lisbon, WI | 60 mi | 266° W | Fair |
| West Union, IA | 62 mi | 20° NNE | Fair |
| Lake City, MN | 63 mi | 135° SE | Fair |
| Durand, WI | 64 mi | 152° SSE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WLAX transmitter tower?
WLAX broadcasts from a tower at 43.8044, -91.3722, near La Crescent, MN. It is licensed to La Crosse, Wisconsin.
What channel is WLAX on?
WLAX appears as virtual channel 25 (25.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Fox.
How far does WLAX broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 64 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 WLAX with an antenna?
About 425,000 people live in the 60 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WLAX?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WLAX tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.