WXFT-DT
Full power TV station · Aurora, Illinois
WXFT-DT is a full power over-the-air TV station, licensed to Aurora, Illinois. Its signal is estimated to reach about 496 cities and towns within 77 miles.
About WXFT-DT
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, WXFT-DT runs more power than 79% of full-power TV stations nationwide (median: 273 kW).
Its antenna sits 518 m above the average surrounding terrain, higher than 75% of full-power stations. Taller antennas see farther: this one's radio horizon is roughly 66 miles, beyond which the signal fades quickly.
We estimate a fair-or-better signal out to about 77 miles with an outdoor antenna. That area includes 496 cities and towns in our guide with about 11,700,000 residents, as far as Greenfield, WI (77 miles).
WXFT-DT shares its transmitter site with WBBM-TV (CBS), WCPX-TV (ION), WJYS, WLS-TV (ABC), WTTW and WFLD (Fox) and 8 more. 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 | Aurora, IL |
| Tower location | 41.87889, -87.63556 |
| Effective radiated power | 1,000 kW |
| Antenna height (HAAT) | 518 m (1,700 ft) |
| FCC facility ID | 60539 |
| License status | Licensed |
Cities that can receive WXFT-DT
Estimated with an outdoor antenna. Direction is from the city toward the tower.
| City | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near North Side, IL | 1.5 mi | 182° S | Strong |
| Chicago, IL | 2.1 mi | 21° NNE | Strong |
| West Town, IL | 2.3 mi | 117° ESE | Strong |
| Lincoln Park, IL | 3.0 mi | 168° SSE | Strong |
| Logan Square, IL | 4.5 mi | 133° SE | Strong |
| South Lawndale, IL | 4.7 mi | 58° ENE | Strong |
| Uptown, IL | 6.1 mi | 172° S | Strong |
| Cicero, IL | 6.5 mi | 69° ENE | Strong |
| Irving Park, IL | 7.3 mi | 135° SE | Strong |
| Edgewater, IL | 7.4 mi | 169° SSE | Strong |
| Oak Park, IL | 7.7 mi | 93° E | Strong |
| Belmont Cragin, IL | 7.8 mi | 118° ESE | Strong |
| Chicago Lawn, IL | 7.8 mi | 24° NNE | Strong |
| Berwyn, IL | 8.4 mi | 76° ENE | Strong |
| Portage Park, IL | 8.6 mi | 129° SE | Strong |
| West Ridge, IL | 8.9 mi | 161° SSE | Strong |
| Rogers Park, IL | 9.1 mi | 170° S | Strong |
| Evanston, IL | 12 mi | 166° SSE | Strong |
| Skokie, IL | 12 mi | 155° SSE | Strong |
| Oak Lawn, IL | 13 mi | 28° NNE | Strong |
| Des Plaines, IL | 17 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| Mount Prospect, IL | 20 mi | 130° SE | Strong |
| Orland Park, IL | 21 mi | 33° NNE | Strong |
| Hammond, IN | 22 mi | 341° NNW | Strong |
| Tinley Park, IL | 22 mi | 20° NNE | Strong |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 23 mi | 129° SE | Strong |
| Wheaton, IL | 24 mi | 88° E | Strong |
| Gary, IN | 25 mi | 323° NW | Strong |
| Schaumburg, IL | 25 mi | 115° ESE | Strong |
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 25 mi | 116° ESE | Strong |
| Bolingbrook, IL | 26 mi | 61° ENE | Strong |
| Palatine, IL | 26 mi | 128° SE | Strong |
| Naperville, IL | 27 mi | 76° ENE | Good |
| Joliet, IL | 34 mi | 43° NE | Good |
| Elgin, IL | 35 mi | 108° ESE | Good |
| Waukegan, IL | 35 mi | 162° SSE | Good |
| Aurora, IL | 36 mi | 77° ENE | Good |
| Kenosha, WI | 50 mi | 169° S | Good |
| Racine, WI | 59 mi | 173° S | Good |
| South Bend, IN | 73 mi | 281° W | Fair |
Other network stations nearby
- WBBM-TVCBS · 2
- WCPX-TVION · 38
- WLS-TVABC · 7
- WFLDFox · 32
- WMAQ-TVNBC · 5
- WSNS-TVTelemundo · 44
- WWME-CDMeTV · 23.1
- WCIU-TVMeTV · 26.3
- WGN-TVCW · 9
- WGBO-DTUnivision · 66
- KPDS-LDION · 49.4
Frequently asked questions
Where is the WXFT-DT transmitter tower?
WXFT-DT broadcasts from a tower at 41.8789, -87.6356, near Chicago Loop, IL. It is licensed to Aurora, Illinois.
How far does WXFT-DT broadcast?
With an outdoor antenna, reception is usually workable up to about 77 miles from the tower, and possible in good conditions out to roughly 86 miles. Hills and buildings can shorten that.
How many people can watch WXFT-DT with an antenna?
About 11,700,000 people live in the 496 cities and towns within its estimated fair-signal range, not counting rural residents between them.
Which way do I point my antenna for WXFT-DT?
Open the live finder from your address to get the exact compass bearing to the WXFT-DT tower, or use the table above if your city is listed.