TV channels & antenna towers in Cibolo, Texas

Cibolo has 48 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 33 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KRTX-LD, 13 miles to the WSW.

48TV transmitters within 70 miles
9networks over the air
13 mito the closest tower
26,637population

Network channels in Cibolo

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
TLMKVDATelemundo60 19 mi186° S StrongSan Antonio, TX
TBNKHCE-TVTrinity23 19 mi185° S StrongSan Antonio, TX
FOXKABBFox29 19 mi188° S StrongSan Antonio, TX
UNIKWEX-DTUnivision41 20 mi187° S StrongSan Antonio, TX
ABCKSAT-TVABC12 20 mi185° S GoodSan Antonio, TX
CBSKENSCBS5 20 mi187° S StrongSan Antonio, TX
CWWOAI-TVCW4.2 20 mi187° S StrongSan Antonio, TX
IONKPXL-TVION26 50 mi275° W GoodUvalde, TX
FOXKTBCFox7 58 mi27° NNE FairAustin, TX
CBSKEYE-TVCBS42 58 mi26° NNE GoodAustin, TX
ABCKVUEABC24 58 mi26° NNE GoodAustin, TX
IONKVAT-LDION17.5 59 mi26° NNE PoorAustin, TX
CWKNVACW54 59 mi26° NNE GoodAustin, TX
NBCKXAN-TVNBC36 59 mi26° NNE GoodAustin, TX

Over-the-air TV in Cibolo

Cibolo, Texas has a population of about 26,600. Our map shows 48 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 18 full-power, 10 Class A, 19 low-power and 1 translator. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 33 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 15 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 25 transmitters are within 25 miles, 2 between 25 and 45 miles, and 21 farther out. Seven of the 14 network stations in range are licensed to San Antonio, so most of the network channels you will find here come from San Antonio's stations.

For the networks, the best local options are ABC on channel 24 (KVUE), CBS on channel 5 (KENS), NBC on channel 36 (KXAN-TV), Fox on channel 29 (KABB), CW on channel 4.2 (WOAI-TV), ION on channel 26 (KPXL-TV), Telemundo on channel 60 (KVDA), Univision on channel 41 (KWEX-DT) and Trinity on channel 23 (KHCE-TV). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (strong signal) and Univision (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 Cibolo

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Cibolo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Seven network stations, KVDA, KHCE-TV, KABB, KWEX-DT and KSAT-TV and others, transmit from the same tower site about 19 miles south of Cibolo (186° S). That one direction covers every station on the site.

Of the 13 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Cibolo at fair strength or better, 54% arrive from the south; the rest are spread across two other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Cibolo

The farthest main network tower for Cibolo is KENS (CBS), 20 miles away with a strong estimated signal. That is why we suggest an indoor antenna here.

KVUE (ABC), 58 miles northeast and KXAN-TV (NBC), 59 miles northeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Cibolo

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal. Showing the closest 25 of 34; see all in the finder.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
KRTX-LDTranslator13 mi 237° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KOBS-LDLow power14 mi 356° NFairSan Antonio, TX
KAXX-LDLow power16 mi 303° WNWFairSan Antonio, TX
KFLZ-LDLow power16 mi 208° SSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KLRNFull power18 mi 205° SSWFairSan Antonio, TX
K17MJ-DLow power19 mi 244° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KGMM-CDClass A19 mi 244° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KSAA-LDLow power19 mi 244° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KISA-LDLow power19 mi 244° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KVDF-CDClass A19 mi 244° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KSSJ-LDLow power19 mi 244° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KQVE-LDLow power19 mi 244° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KCOR-CDClass A19 mi 238° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KGSA-LDLow power19 mi 240° WSWFairSan Antonio, TX
KNIC-DTFull power20 mi 299° WNWStrongBlanco, TX
K25OB-DClass A20 mi 187° SFairSan Antonio, TX
KVHC-LDLow power21 mi 282° WNWFairSan Antonio, TX
K04SD-DLow power25 mi 111° ESEWeakNixon, TX
KHPM-CDClass A28 mi 36° NEPoorSan Marcos, TX
KMYSFull power40 mi 275° WGoodKerrville, TX
KCWXFull power46 mi 330° NNWFairFredericksburg, TX
K03JE-DLow power53 mi 119° ESEPoorVictoria, TX
KWTC-LDLow power55 mi 323° NWPoorKerrville, TX
KTXU-LDLow power57 mi 31° NNEPoorWest Lake Hills, TX
K32OJ-DLow power58 mi 30° NNEPoorAustin, TX

How Cibolo compares with the rest of Texas

With 33 stations at fair strength or better, Cibolo ranks 2nd of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 19 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

24% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an indoor antenna. The nearest larger city is New Braunfels, 12 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Cibolo: 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 187° S, the direction of KENS (CBS), 20 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 33 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 Cibolo, TX?

ABC is on channel 24 from KVUE, broadcasting from 58 miles NNE of Cibolo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Cibolo, TX?

CBS is on channel 5 from KENS, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Cibolo. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is NBC in Cibolo, TX?

NBC is on channel 36 from KXAN-TV, broadcasting from 59 miles NNE of Cibolo. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Cibolo, TX?

Fox is on channel 29 from KABB, broadcasting from 19 miles S of Cibolo. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Cibolo, TX?

CW is on channel 4.2 from WOAI-TV, broadcasting from 20 miles S of Cibolo. Estimated signal: strong.

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

48 transmitters within 70 miles of Cibolo; around 33 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 Cibolo?

Point your antenna S, at about 187°. The main network towers for Cibolo sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Cibolo?

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 ABC and NBC from up to 59 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Cibolo?

KVUE (ABC), 58 miles northeast and KXAN-TV (NBC), 59 miles northeast, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are 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 those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Cibolo?

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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