TV channels & antenna towers in Granite City, Illinois
Granite City has 27 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 20 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KEFN-CD, 5.4 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Granite City
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCKDNL-TVABC | 30 | 13 mi | 229° SW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| TLMWODK-LDTelemundo | 45 | 13 mi | 227° SW | Fair | Saint Louis, MO |
| NBCKSDKNBC | 5 | 14 mi | 227° SW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CBSKMOVCBS | 4 | 14 mi | 214° SW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| CWKPLR-TVCW | 11 | 17 mi | 227° SW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| FOXKTVIFox | 2 | 17 mi | 227° SW | Strong | St. Louis, MO |
| IONWRBUION | 46 | 28 mi | 220° SW | Good | East St. Louis, IL |
| MeTVKNLCMeTV | 24.1 | 32 mi | 223° SW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
Over-the-air TV in Granite City
Granite City is a town of about 29,100 people in Illinois. There are 27 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 11 full-power, 4 Class A, 11 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 20 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 16 transmitters are within 25 miles, 6 between 25 and 45 miles, and 5 farther out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to St. Louis, MO, so most of the network channels you will find here come from St. Louis's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 30 (KDNL-TV), CBS on channel 4 (KMOV), NBC on channel 5 (KSDK), Fox on channel 2 (KTVI), CW on channel 11 (KPLR-TV), ION on channel 46 (WRBU), Telemundo on channel 45 (WODK-LD) and MeTV on channel 24.1 (KNLC). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (fair signal). 4 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 Granite City
Point your antenna SW, at about 224°. The main network towers for Granite City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Two network stations, KDNL-TV and KSDK, transmit from the same tower site about 13 miles southwest of Granite City (229° SW). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 7 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Granite City at fair strength or better, all arrive from the southwest, so this is an easy place to aim.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Granite City, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Granite City
The farthest main network tower for Granite City is KTVI (Fox), 17 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.
KDNL-TV is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Other stations near Granite City
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEFN-CDClass A | 5.4 mi | 205° SSW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| WXSL-LDLow power | 9.5 mi | 102° ESE | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| KUMO-LDLow power | 13 mi | 227° SW | Fair | St Louis, MO |
| KPTN-LDLow power | 13 mi | 227° SW | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KBGU-LDLow power | 13 mi | 227° SW | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K15KP-DLow power | 14 mi | 227° SW | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| K25NG-DClass A | 14 mi | 263° W | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| KDTL-LDLow power | 14 mi | 214° SW | Fair | St. Louis, MO |
| W36EX-DClass A | 15 mi | 9° N | Fair | Alton, IL |
| KETCFull power | 20 mi | 222° SW | Good | St. Louis, MO |
| WPXSFull power | 27 mi | 149° SSE | Good | Mount Vernon, IL |
| W09DL-DLow power | 27 mi | 149° SSE | Weak | Mount Vernon, IL |
| WLEH-LDLow power | 27 mi | 149° SSE | Fair | St., IL |
| KDKZ-LDLow power | 41 mi | 216° SW | Poor | Farmington, MO |
| WVDM-LDLow power | 61 mi | 310° NW | Poor | Quincy, IL |
| WSECFull power | 63 mi | 5° N | Weak | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29ES-DTranslator | 63 mi | 5° N | Poor | Jacksonville, IL |
| W29CI-DClass A | 63 mi | 98° E | Poor | Salem, IL |
| WSIU-TVFull power | 64 mi | 130° SE | Poor | Carbondale, IL |
How Granite City compares with the rest of Illinois
With 20 stations at fair strength or better, Granite City ranks 311th of 766 places in Illinois: more than the typical Illinois town (17). Its nearest major network tower is 13 miles away, against a state median of 24 miles.
28% of Illinois's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is St. Louis, 5.8 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Granite City: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 227° SW, the direction of KTVI (Fox), 17 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 20 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 Granite City, IL?
ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SW of Granite City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Granite City, IL?
CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 14 miles SW of Granite City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Granite City, IL?
NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 14 miles SW of Granite City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Granite City, IL?
Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Granite City. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CW in Granite City, IL?
CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SW of Granite City. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Granite City?
27 transmitters within 70 miles of Granite City; around 20 of them are likely to be receivable with indoor 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 Granite City?
Point your antenna SW, at about 224°. The main network towers for Granite City sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Granite City?
Indoor antenna (up to ~25 miles). The main towers are close. A flat indoor antenna near a window facing the towers should pull in the major networks.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Granite City?
KDNL-TV is only 13 miles away with a strong signal. Signals that strong can overload an amplifier, so start without one and add it only if distant channels are missing. Read when an amplifier helps.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Granite City?
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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More: all TV stations in Illinois · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Granite City; signal estimates ignore terrain.