TV channels & antenna towers in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha has 19 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and Telemundo. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KOHA-LD (Telemundo), 2.3 miles to the SSW.
Network channels in Omaha
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMKOHA-LDTelemundo | 27 | 2.3 mi | 197° SSW | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| CBSKMTV-TVCBS | 3 | 5.7 mi | 308° NW | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| ABCKETVABC | 7 | 5.7 mi | 309° NW | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| NBCWOWTNBC | 6 | 5.9 mi | 310° NW | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| CWKPTMCW | 42.3 | 20 mi | 229° SW | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| CWKCWH-LDCW | 18 | 48 mi | 232° SW | Poor | Lincoln, NE |
| FOXKFXL-TVFox | 51 | 51 mi | 224° SW | Fair | Lincoln, NE |
Over-the-air TV in Omaha
With roughly 444,000 residents, Omaha is a city in Nebraska. Our map shows 19 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 10 full-power, 6 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
11 of them are within 25 miles of Omaha, 3 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 5 are more than 45 miles out. Omaha is a broadcast hub in its own right: five of the 7 network stations in range are licensed here.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 7 (KETV), CBS on channel 3 (KMTV-TV), NBC on channel 6 (WOWT), Fox on channel 51 (KFXL-TV), CW on channel 42.3 (KPTM) and Telemundo on channel 27 (KOHA-LD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal). 5 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 Omaha
Point your antenna NW, at about 309°. The main network towers for Omaha sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Three network stations, KMTV-TV, KETV and WOWT, transmit from the same tower site about 5.7 miles northwest of Omaha (308° NW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 5 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Omaha at fair strength or better, 60% arrive from the northwest; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Omaha, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Omaha
The farthest main network tower for Omaha is WOWT (NBC), 5.9 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.
KFXL-TV (Fox), 51 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
KOHA-LD is only 2.3 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 Omaha
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQMK-LDLow power | 2.3 mi | 197° SSW | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| KBIN-TVFull power | 5.4 mi | 91° E | Strong | Council Bluffs, IA |
| KYNE-TVFull power | 5.7 mi | 309° NW | Good | Omaha, NE |
| KXVOFull power | 20 mi | 229° SW | Strong | Omaha, NE |
| KAJS-LDLow power | 21 mi | 233° SW | Fair | Lincoln, NE |
| K24GO-DTranslator | 22 mi | 332° NNW | Poor | Blair, NE |
| K36QD-DTranslator | 26 mi | 289° WNW | Weak | Omaha, NE |
| KUON-TVFull power | 28 mi | 253° WSW | Good | Lincoln, NE |
| KHINFull power | 36 mi | 80° E | Good | Red Oak, IA |
| KFDY-LDLow power | 51 mi | 224° SW | Poor | Lincoln, NE |
| K34IB-DTranslator | 54 mi | 343° NNW | Poor | Decatur, NE |
| KMJF-LDLow power | 69 mi | 282° WNW | Poor | Columbus, NE |
How Omaha compares with the rest of Nebraska
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Omaha ranks 25th of 145 places in Nebraska: more than the typical Nebraska town (6). Its nearest major network tower is 2.3 miles away, against a state median of 27 miles.
12% of Nebraska's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna.
Setting up an antenna in Omaha: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 310° NW, the direction of WOWT (NBC), 5.9 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 13 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 Omaha, NE?
ABC is on channel 7 from KETV, broadcasting from 5.7 miles NW of Omaha. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Omaha, NE?
CBS is on channel 3 from KMTV-TV, broadcasting from 5.7 miles NW of Omaha. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is NBC in Omaha, NE?
NBC is on channel 6 from WOWT, broadcasting from 5.9 miles NW of Omaha. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Omaha, NE?
Fox is on channel 51 from KFXL-TV, broadcasting from 51 miles SW of Omaha. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CW in Omaha, NE?
CW is on channel 42.3 from KPTM, broadcasting from 20 miles SW of Omaha. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Omaha?
19 transmitters within 70 miles of Omaha; around 13 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 Omaha?
Point your antenna NW, at about 309°. The main network towers for Omaha sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Omaha?
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. Picking up Fox from up to 51 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Omaha?
KFXL-TV (Fox), 51 miles southwest, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Omaha?
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 Nebraska · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Omaha; signal estimates ignore terrain.