TV channels & antenna towers in Riverview, Missouri

Riverview has 28 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 19 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KEFN-CD, 8.2 miles to the S.

28TV transmitters within 70 miles
8networks over the air
8.2 mito the closest tower
2,835population

Network channels in Riverview

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
ABCKDNL-TVABC30 13 mi209° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
TLMWODK-LDTelemundo45 13 mi207° SSW FairSaint Louis, MO
NBCKSDKNBC5 14 mi208° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
CBSKMOVCBS4 16 mi198° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
CWKPLR-TVCW11 17 mi211° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
FOXKTVIFox2 17 mi211° SSW StrongSt. Louis, MO
IONWRBUION46 29 mi211° SSW GoodEast St. Louis, IL
MeTVKNLCMeTV24.1 32 mi214° SW GoodSt. Louis, MO

Over-the-air TV in Riverview

With roughly 2,840 residents, Riverview is a town in Missouri. Our map shows 28 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 11 full-power, 4 Class A, 12 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 19 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

16 of them are within 25 miles of Riverview, 6 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 6 are more than 45 miles out. Six of the 8 network stations in range are licensed to St. Louis, 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 Riverview

Point your antenna SSW, at about 206°. The main network towers for Riverview 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 Riverview (209° SSW). 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 Riverview at fair strength or better, 86% arrive from the southwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Riverview, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Riverview

The farthest main network tower for Riverview 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 Riverview

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

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KEFN-CDClass A8.2 mi 172° SGoodSt. Louis, MO
K25NG-DClass A11 mi 244° WSWGoodSt. Louis, MO
W36EX-DClass A13 mi 26° NNEFairAlton, IL
KUMO-LDLow power13 mi 207° SSWFairSt Louis, MO
KPTN-LDLow power13 mi 207° SSWFairSt. Louis, MO
KBGU-LDLow power13 mi 207° SSWFairSt. Louis, MO
WXSL-LDLow power14 mi 112° ESEFairSt. Louis, MO
K15KP-DLow power14 mi 208° SSWFairSt. Louis, MO
KDTL-LDLow power16 mi 198° SSWFairSt. Louis, MO
KETCFull power21 mi 209° SSWGoodSt. Louis, MO
WPXSFull power32 mi 147° SSEGoodMount Vernon, IL
W09DL-DLow power32 mi 147° SSEWeakMount Vernon, IL
WLEH-LDLow power32 mi 147° SSEWeakSt., IL
KDKZ-LDLow power42 mi 210° SSWPoorFarmington, MO
WVDM-LDLow power57 mi 309° NWPoorQuincy, IL
WSECFull power60 mi 8° NWeakJacksonville, IL
W29ES-DTranslator60 mi 8° NPoorJacksonville, IL
W29CI-DClass A67 mi 101° EPoorSalem, IL
W19EE-DLow power67 mi 1° NPoorJacksonville, IL
WSIU-TVFull power69 mi 130° SEPoorCarbondale, IL

How Riverview compares with the rest of Missouri

With 19 stations at fair strength or better, Riverview ranks 30th of 398 places in Missouri: more than the typical Missouri town (12). Its nearest major network tower is 13 miles away, against a state median of 23 miles.

36% of Missouri's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Granite City, 4.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Riverview: step by step

  1. Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
  2. Point it toward 211° SSW, the direction of KTVI (Fox), 17 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 19 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Riverview, MO?

ABC is on channel 30 from KDNL-TV, broadcasting from 13 miles SSW of Riverview. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CBS in Riverview, MO?

CBS is on channel 4 from KMOV, broadcasting from 16 miles SSW of Riverview. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Riverview, MO?

NBC is on channel 5 from KSDK, broadcasting from 14 miles SSW of Riverview. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is Fox in Riverview, MO?

Fox is on channel 2 from KTVI, broadcasting from 17 miles SSW of Riverview. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Riverview, MO?

CW is on channel 11 from KPLR-TV, broadcasting from 17 miles SSW of Riverview. Estimated signal: strong.

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

28 transmitters within 70 miles of Riverview; around 19 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 Riverview?

Point your antenna SSW, at about 206°. The main network towers for Riverview sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Riverview?

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 Riverview?

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 Riverview?

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 Missouri · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Riverview; signal estimates ignore terrain.