TV channels & antenna towers in Fairfield, Illinois

Fairfield has 26 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, NBC, Fox, CW, ION and Telemundo. About 6 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WUSI-TV, 34 miles to the NNE.

Open Fairfield in the live finder

26TV transmitters within 70 miles

6networks over the air

34 mito the closest tower

5,040population

Network channels in Fairfield

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
IONWELW-LDION	30.3	52 mi	122° ESE	Poor	Evansville, IN
ABCWEHTABC	25	56 mi	129° SE	Weak	Evansville, IN
FOXWEVV-TVFox	44.2	56 mi	127° SE	Fair	Evansville, IN
NBCWFIENBC	14	57 mi	126° SE	Fair	Evansville, IN
CWWTVWCW	7	59 mi	114° ESE	Fair	Evansville, IN
ABCWSIL-TVABC	3	60 mi	208° SSW	Fair	Harrisburg, IL
TLMWYYW-CDTelemundo	15	65 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Evansville, IN

Over-the-air TV in Fairfield

With roughly 5,040 residents, Fairfield is a town in Illinois. Our map shows 26 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 4 Class A, 10 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 6 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 1 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 3 between 25 and 45 miles, and 23 farther out. Six of the 7 network stations in range are licensed to Evansville, IN, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Evansville's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 3 (WSIL-TV), NBC on channel 14 (WFIE), Fox on channel 44.2 (WEVV-TV), CW on channel 7 (WTVW), ION on channel 30.3 (WELW-LD) and Telemundo on channel 15 (WYYW-CD). No CBS affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is KMOV in St. Louis, MO, 105 miles to the west. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 6 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Fairfield

The main network towers around Fairfield are in different directions: ABC 208° SSW (60 mi), NBC 126° SE (57 mi) and Fox 127° SE (56 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Two network stations, WEHT and WEVV-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 56 miles southeast of Fairfield (129° SE). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 4 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Fairfield at fair strength or better, 75% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across one other direction.

WSIL-TV (ABC), WFIE (NBC) and WEVV-TV (Fox) lie beyond the radio horizon of their transmitter as seen from Fairfield. Past that point signals fade quickly, so antenna height matters more than amplification.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Fairfield

The farthest main network tower for Fairfield is WSIL-TV (ABC), 60 miles away with a fair estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. Viewers who do not need that station can often manage with less.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Fairfield

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
WUSI-TVFull power	34 mi	21° NNE	Good	Olney, IL
W29CI-DClass A	37 mi	290° WNW	Weak	Salem, IL
W23BV-DLow power	41 mi	122° ESE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W15BU-DClass A	48 mi	220° SW	Poor	Johnson City, IL
W10DG-DLow power	50 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W19EW-DLow power	50 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WVUTFull power	51 mi	68° ENE	Weak	Vincennes, IN
WEDK-LDLow power	51 mi	343° NNW	Poor	Effingham, IL
WSIU-TVFull power	52 mi	249° WSW	Fair	Carbondale, IL
WEIN-LDLow power	52 mi	122° ESE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WEEV-LDLow power	56 mi	127° SE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WZDS-LDLow power	56 mi	127° SE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W06DG-DLow power	57 mi	126° SE	Poor	Evansville, IN
W33EK-DTranslator	60 mi	359° N	Poor	Effingham, IL
WDLH-LDLow power	65 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WTSN-CDClass A	65 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WNINFull power	65 mi	114° ESE	Poor	Evansville, IN
WKOHFull power	67 mi	123° ESE	Poor	Owensboro, KY
WTCTFull power	67 mi	213° SSW	Poor	Marion, IL

How Fairfield compares with the rest of Illinois

With 6 stations at fair strength or better, Fairfield ranks 740th of 766 places in Illinois: fewer than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 52 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.

18% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Fairfield: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 208° SSW, the direction of WSIL-TV (ABC), 60 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
Expect around 6 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Fairfield, IL?

ABC is on channel 3 from WSIL-TV, broadcasting from 60 miles SSW of Fairfield. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Fairfield, IL?

NBC is on channel 14 from WFIE, broadcasting from 57 miles SE of Fairfield. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Fox in Fairfield, IL?

Fox is on channel 44.2 from WEVV-TV, broadcasting from 56 miles SE of Fairfield. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Fairfield, IL?

CW is on channel 7 from WTVW, broadcasting from 59 miles ESE of Fairfield. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is Telemundo in Fairfield, IL?

Telemundo is on channel 15 from WYYW-CD, broadcasting from 65 miles ESE of Fairfield. Estimated signal: very weak.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Fairfield?

26 transmitters within 70 miles of Fairfield; around 6 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Fairfield?

What kind of antenna do I need in Fairfield?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 82° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Fairfield?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Fairfield?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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