WPXI (NBC) · Channel 11
Full power TV station · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
WPXI is a full power over-the-air TV station affiliated with NBC on virtual channel 11, licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its signal is estimated to reach about 337 cities and towns within 63 miles.
About WPXI
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 500 kW effective radiated power, WPXI runs more power than 60% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 306 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 31% 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 63 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 337 cities and towns in our guide with about 2,100,000 residents, as far as Austintown, OH (59 miles).
The nearest other NBC station in our data is WKYC in Cleveland, OH, 109 miles away. Viewers between the two can sometimes receive both.
NBC is one of the four big commercial broadcast networks. Local NBC affiliates carry the national morning show, evening news and primetime lineup, plus Sunday Night Football and, in Olympic years, the Games.
Station facts
| Network | NBC |
| Virtual channel | 11 |
| Station type | Full power (DTV) |
| City of license | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Tower location | 40.46325, -80.00431 |
| Effective radiated power | 500 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 73910 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WPXI
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1.6 mi | 344° NNW | Strong |
| Wilkinsburg, PA | 6.6 mi | 283° WNW | Strong |
| Allison Park, PA | 7.1 mi | 200° SSW | Strong |
| Whitehall, PA | 7.1 mi | 354° N | Strong |
| Munhall, PA | 7.4 mi | 312° NW | Strong |
| Mount Lebanon, PA | 7.8 mi | 18° NNE | Strong |
| Baldwin, PA | 8.7 mi | 351° N | Strong |
| Penn Hills, PA | 9.1 mi | 253° WSW | Strong |
| Franklin Park, PA | 9.4 mi | 152° SSE | Strong |
| Bethel Park, PA | 9.6 mi | 11° N | Strong |
| Upper Saint Clair, PA | 9.7 mi | 25° NNE | Strong |
| West Mifflin, PA | 10 mi | 314° NW | Strong |
| McKeesport, PA | 11 mi | 317° NW | Strong |
| South Park Township, PA | 11 mi | 357° N | Strong |
| Monroeville, PA | 12 mi | 284° WNW | Strong |
| Carnot-Moon, PA | 12 mi | 109° ESE | Strong |
| Jefferson Hills, PA | 12 mi | 342° NNW | Strong |
| Plum, PA | 14 mi | 259° W | Strong |
| Lower Burrell, PA | 14 mi | 245° WSW | Strong |
| New Kensington, PA | 15 mi | 240° WSW | Strong |
| Cranberry Township, PA | 16 mi | 161° SSE | Strong |
| Murrysville, PA | 16 mi | 279° W | Strong |
| Fernway, PA | 17 mi | 157° SSE | Strong |
| Washington, PA | 24 mi | 32° NNE | Good |
| Greensburg, PA | 27 mi | 295° WNW | Good |
| Butler, PA | 28 mi | 192° SSW | Good |
| Weirton Heights, WV | 28 mi | 82° E | Good |
| Weirton, WV | 31 mi | 84° E | Good |
| Steubenville, OH | 34 mi | 79° E | Good |
| New Castle, PA | 41 mi | 154° SSE | Good |
| Indiana, PA | 46 mi | 257° WSW | Good |
| Wheeling, WV | 47 mi | 54° NE | Good |
| Boardman, OH | 52 mi | 138° SE | Good |
| Salem, OH | 54 mi | 124° SE | Good |
| Youngstown, OH | 55 mi | 142° SE | Fair |
| Morgantown, WV | 58 mi | 357° N | Fair |
| Johnstown, PA | 58 mi | 280° W | Fair |
| Hermitage, PA | 58 mi | 156° SSE | Fair |
| Sharon, PA | 59 mi | 154° SSE | Fair |
| Austintown, OH | 59 mi | 138° SE | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WPXI transmitter tower?
WPXI broadcasts from a tower at 40.4633, -80.0043, near Pittsburgh, PA. It is licensed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What channel is WPXI on?
WPXI appears as virtual channel 11 (11.1 and its subchannels) when you scan with an antenna, carrying NBC.
How far does WPXI broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 63 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 71 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WPXI with an antenna?
About 2,100,000 people live in the 337 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WPXI?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WPXI tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.