TV channels & antenna towers in Middleburg Heights, Ohio
Middleburg Heights has 39 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 26 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WIVX-LD, 3.9 miles to the SE.
Network channels in Middleburg Heights
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLMWTCL-LDTelemundo | 6 | 5.0 mi | 76° ENE | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| CBSWOIOCBS | 19 | 5.0 mi | 76° ENE | Good | Shaker Heights, OH |
| ABCWEWS-TVABC | 5 | 5.0 mi | 80° E | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| FOXWJWFox | 8 | 5.0 mi | 88° E | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| UNIWQHS-DTUnivision | 61 | 6.0 mi | 76° ENE | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| CWWBNX-TVCW | 55 | 6.3 mi | 76° ENE | Strong | Akron, OH |
| NBCWKYCNBC | 3 | 6.6 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| IONWVPX-TVION | 23 | 24 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | Akron, OH |
| CWWFMJ-TVCW | 21.2 | 64 mi | 107° ESE | Weak | Youngstown, OH |
| ABCWYTVABC | 33 | 64 mi | 109° ESE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWYFX-LDFox | 62 | 64 mi | 109° ESE | Poor | Youngstown, OH |
| FOXWKBN-TVFox | 27.2 | 64 mi | 109° ESE | Fair | Youngstown, OH |
Over-the-air TV in Middleburg Heights
Middleburg Heights is a city of about 15,700 people in Ohio. Within 70 miles of the town center we count 39 licensed TV transmitters: 18 full-power, 2 Class A, 15 low-power and 4 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 26 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 16 at good or strong strength.
22 of them are within 25 miles of Middleburg Heights, 5 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 12 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Cleveland, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Cleveland's stations.
The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 5 (WEWS-TV), CBS on channel 19 (WOIO), NBC on channel 3 (WKYC), Fox on channel 8 (WJW), CW on channel 55 (WBNX-TV), ION on channel 23 (WVPX-TV), Telemundo on channel 6 (WTCL-LD) and Univision on channel 61 (WQHS-DT). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (good signal) and Univision (strong signal). 8 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 Middleburg Heights
Point your antenna E, at about 80°. The main network towers for Middleburg Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Six network stations, WOIO, WEWS-TV, WJW, WQHS-DT and WBNX-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 5.0 miles east of Middleburg Heights (76° ENE). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Middleburg Heights at fair strength or better, 89% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across one other direction.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Middleburg Heights, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Middleburg Heights
The farthest main network tower for Middleburg Heights is WKYC (NBC), 6.6 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.
WEWS-TV is only 5.0 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 Middleburg Heights
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 27; see all in the finder.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIVX-LDLow power | 3.9 mi | 135° SE | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WUABFull power | 5.0 mi | 76° ENE | Good | Lorain, OH |
| WOCV-CDClass A | 6.3 mi | 76° ENE | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WRAP-LDLow power | 6.3 mi | 76° ENE | Good | Cleveland, OH |
| WCDN-LDLow power | 6.3 mi | 76° ENE | Fair | Cleveland, OH |
| WVIZFull power | 6.6 mi | 75° ENE | Strong | Cleveland, OH |
| WQDI-LDLow power | 11 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| KONV-LDLow power | 11 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WUEK-LDLow power | 11 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WEKA-LDLow power | 11 mi | 38° NE | Fair | Canton, OH |
| WRLMFull power | 21 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Canton, OH |
| WEAOFull power | 21 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Akron, OH |
| W28FG-DLow power | 24 mi | 150° SSE | Fair | Akron, OH |
| WDLI-TVFull power | 24 mi | 152° SSE | Strong | Canton, OH |
| WIVM-LDLow power | 27 mi | 166° SSE | Weak | Akron-Canton, OH |
| WGGN-TVFull power | 39 mi | 239° WSW | Fair | Sandusky, OH |
| WOHZ-CDClass A | 43 mi | 139° SE | Weak | Canton, OH |
| W27DG-DLow power | 45 mi | 135° SE | Poor | Millersburg, OH |
| WIVD-LDLow power | 45 mi | 135° SE | Poor | Canton, OH |
| W34FP-DTranslator | 46 mi | 60° ENE | Poor | Eastlake, OH |
| W13DS-DTranslator | 48 mi | 55° NE | Poor | Cleveland, OH |
| WIVN-LDLow power | 48 mi | 164° SSE | Poor | Massilon, OH |
| WQIZ-LDLow power | 50 mi | 212° SSW | Poor | Ashland, OH |
| WNEOFull power | 56 mi | 124° ESE | Fair | Alliance, OH |
| W18ES-DTranslator | 57 mi | 218° SW | Poor | Mansfield, OH |
How Middleburg Heights compares with the rest of Ohio
With 26 stations at fair strength or better, Middleburg Heights ranks 18th of 686 places in Ohio: more than the typical Ohio town (18). Its nearest major network tower is 5.0 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.
27% of Ohio's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is Strongsville, 3.5 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Middleburg Heights: step by step
- Place the antenna high on a window or wall that faces the towers. Upstairs is better than downstairs.
- Point it toward 75° ENE, the direction of WKYC (NBC), 6.6 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 26 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 Middleburg Heights, OH?
ABC is on channel 5 from WEWS-TV, broadcasting from 5.0 miles E of Middleburg Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is CBS in Middleburg Heights, OH?
CBS is on channel 19 from WOIO, broadcasting from 5.0 miles ENE of Middleburg Heights. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Middleburg Heights, OH?
NBC is on channel 3 from WKYC, broadcasting from 6.6 miles ENE of Middleburg Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
What channel is Fox in Middleburg Heights, OH?
Fox is on channel 8 from WJW, broadcasting from 5.0 miles E of Middleburg Heights. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is CW in Middleburg Heights, OH?
CW is on channel 55 from WBNX-TV, broadcasting from 6.3 miles ENE of Middleburg Heights. Estimated signal: strong.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Middleburg Heights?
39 transmitters within 70 miles of Middleburg Heights; around 26 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 Middleburg Heights?
Point your antenna E, at about 80°. The main network towers for Middleburg Heights sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Middleburg Heights?
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 Middleburg Heights?
WEWS-TV is only 5.0 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 Middleburg Heights?
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.
TV channels in nearby Ohio cities
- Berea2.2 mi
- Brook Park2.6 mi
- Parma Heights3.4 mi
- Strongsville3.5 mi
- Olmsted Falls5.0 mi
- Parma5.5 mi
- North Royalton5.6 mi
- Fairview Park6.1 mi
- Brooklyn6.7 mi
- North Olmsted6.8 mi
- Broadview Heights7.4 mi
- Seven Hills7.5 mi
- Rocky River8.0 mi
- Lakewood8.4 mi
- Westlake8.5 mi
- Brunswick8.7 mi
- Clark-Fulton8.9 mi
- Independence9.1 mi
- Detroit-Shoreway9.1 mi
- Brecksville10 mi
- Bay Village10 mi
- North Ridgeville11 mi
- Cleveland11 mi
- Garfield Heights11 mi
More: all TV stations in Ohio · Midwest region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Middleburg Heights; signal estimates ignore terrain.