WLZE-LD (Univision) · Channel 51
Low power TV station · Fort Myers, Florida
WLZE-LD is a low power over-the-air TV station affiliated with Univision on virtual channel 51, licensed to Fort Myers, Florida. Its signal is estimated to reach about 42 cities and towns within 31 miles.
About WLZE-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 31 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 42 cities and towns in our guide with about 675,000 residents, as far as Estero, FL (25 miles).
WLZE-LD shares its transmitter site with WINK-TV (CBS) and WXCW (CW). One antenna aimed at this site picks up all of them.
The nearest other Univision station in our data is WVEA-TV in Venice, FL, 77 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
Univision is the largest Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S., carrying telenovelas, news, entertainment and soccer.
Station facts
| Network | Univision |
| Virtual channel | 51 |
| Station type | Low power (LPD) |
| City of license | Fort Myers, FL |
| Tower location | 26.80078, -81.76231 |
| Effective radiated power | 15 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | Not listed |
| FCC facility ID | 41376 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WLZE-LD
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers Shores, FL | 6.4 mi | 351° N | Good |
| Olga, FL | 6.4 mi | 331° NNW | Good |
| Buckingham, FL | 8.9 mi | 348° NNW | Good |
| Suncoast Estates, FL | 9.0 mi | 47° NE | Good |
| Tice, FL | 9.3 mi | 20° NNE | Good |
| Alva, FL | 11 mi | 302° WNW | Good |
| North Fort Myers, FL | 12 mi | 38° NE | Good |
| Fort Myers, FL | 13 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL | 14 mi | 40° NE | Fair |
| Lehigh Acres, FL | 15 mi | 325° NW | Fair |
| Gateway, FL | 15 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Pine Manor, FL | 17 mi | 24° NNE | Fair |
| Cleveland, FL | 18 mi | 129° SE | Fair |
| Whiskey Creek, FL | 18 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
| Burnt Store Marina, FL | 18 mi | 82° E | Fair |
| Villas, FL | 19 mi | 21° NNE | Fair |
| McGregor, FL | 19 mi | 30° NNE | Fair |
| Charlotte Park, FL | 20 mi | 113° ESE | Fair |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 20 mi | 117° ESE | Fair |
| Harbour Heights, FL | 20 mi | 132° SE | Fair |
| Cypress Lake, FL | 20 mi | 25° NNE | Fair |
| Cape Coral, FL | 20 mi | 35° NE | Fair |
| LaBelle, FL | 20 mi | 278° W | Fair |
| Punta Gorda Isles, FL | 21 mi | 112° ESE | Fair |
| Charlotte Harbor, FL | 22 mi | 120° ESE | Fair |
| Harlem Heights, FL | 22 mi | 27° NNE | Fair |
| Port LaBelle, FL | 22 mi | 278° W | Fair |
| Three Oaks, FL | 23 mi | 5° N | Fair |
| Iona, FL | 23 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| San Carlos Park, FL | 23 mi | 6° N | Fair |
| Port Charlotte, FL | 24 mi | 121° ESE | Fair |
| Estero, FL | 25 mi | 6° N | Fair |
| Bokeelia, FL | 25 mi | 75° ENE | Fair |
| Pine Island Center, FL | 25 mi | 59° ENE | Fair |
| Nocatee, FL | 26 mi | 163° SSE | Fair |
| Fort Myers Beach, FL | 27 mi | 26° NNE | Fair |
| Southeast Arcadia, FL | 27 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
| Saint James City, FL | 29 mi | 43° NE | Fair |
| Sanibel, FL | 29 mi | 33° NNE | Fair |
| Arcadia, FL | 29 mi | 168° SSE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WINK-TVCBS · 11
- WXCWCW · 46
- WGCUPBS · 30
- WZVN-TVABC · 26
- WBBH-TVNBC · 20
- WFTX-TVFox · 36
- WWDT-CDTelemundo · 43
- WUVF-LDUnivision · 2
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WLZE-LD transmitter tower?
WLZE-LD broadcasts from a tower at 26.8008, -81.7623, near Fort Myers Shores, FL. It is licensed to Fort Myers, Florida.
What channel is WLZE-LD on?
WLZE-LD appears as virtual channel 51 (51.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying Univision.
How far does WLZE-LD broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 31 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 39 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WLZE-LD with an antenna?
About 675,000 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 WLZE-LD?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WLZE-LD tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.