TV channels & antenna towers in Longview, Texas

Longview has 31 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 16 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is KLGV-LD, 3.7 miles to the SSE.

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31TV transmitters within 70 miles

7networks over the air

3.7 mito the closest tower

82,287population

Network channels in Longview

Station	Channel	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
FOXKFXK-TVFox	51	21 mi	217° SW	Strong	Longview, TX
IONKPKN-LDION	33.2	23 mi	262° W	Fair	Tyler, TX
ABCKLTVABC	7	28 mi	276° W	Fair	Tyler, TX
NBCKETK-TVNBC	56	45 mi	228° SW	Good	Jacksonville, TX
CWKYTXCW	19.2	46 mi	206° SSW	Good	Nacogdoches, TX
FOXKMSS-TVFox	33	48 mi	76° ENE	Good	Shreveport, LA
IONKSHV-TVION	45.3	48 mi	76° ENE	Good	Shreveport, LA
CBSKSLACBS	12	48 mi	75° ENE	Fair	Shreveport, LA
ABCKTBS-TVABC	3	49 mi	75° ENE	Good	Shreveport, LA
CWKPXJCW	21	49 mi	75° ENE	Good	Minden, LA
NBCKTAL-TVNBC	6	51 mi	57° ENE	Good	Texarkana, TX
TLMKTSH-CDTelemundo	19	58 mi	89° E	Poor	Shreveport, LA

Over-the-air TV in Longview

Longview is a city of about 82,300 people in Texas. There are 31 licensed TV transmitters within 70 miles: 12 full-power, 2 Class A and 17 low-power. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 16 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 10 at good or strong strength.

5 of them are within 25 miles of Longview, 9 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 17 are more than 45 miles out. Five of the 12 network stations in range are licensed to Shreveport, LA, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Shreveport's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 3 (KTBS-TV), CBS on channel 12 (KSLA), NBC on channel 56 (KETK-TV), Fox on channel 51 (KFXK-TV), CW on channel 19.2 (KYTX), ION on channel 45.3 (KSHV-TV) and Telemundo on channel 19 (KTSH-CD). Spanish-language viewers can pick up Telemundo (very weak signal). 2 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 Longview

The main network towers around Longview are in different directions: ABC 75° ENE (49 mi), CBS 75° ENE (48 mi), NBC 228° SW (45 mi) and Fox 217° SW (21 mi). Aim at the farthest one you want first, or use a multi-directional antenna.

Five network stations, KMSS-TV, KSHV-TV, KSLA, KTBS-TV and KPXJ, transmit from the same tower site about 48 miles east of Longview (76° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 10 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Longview at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across three other directions.

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

Antenna and amplifier advice for Longview

The farthest main network tower for Longview is KTBS-TV (ABC), 49 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an outdoor directional antenna here. If you only watch the closer stations, a smaller antenna may do.

At this distance a low-noise preamplifier mounted on the mast, right below the antenna, helps more than an amplifier near the TV. It boosts the signal before cable loss eats into it. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Longview

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

Station	Distance	Point antenna	Est. signal	Licensed to
KLGV-LDLow power	3.7 mi	167° SSE	Good	Longview, TX
K14NR-DLow power	20 mi	78° ENE	Fair	Marshall, TX
KCEBFull power	23 mi	262° W	Fair	Longview, TX
K21PE-DLow power	28 mi	276° W	Fair	Tyler, TX
KTPN-LDLow power	32 mi	253° WSW	Weak	Tyler, TX
KQKT-LDLow power	34 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
K24MO-DLow power	34 mi	253° WSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KDKJ-LDLow power	40 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KBJE-LDLow power	40 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KKPD-LDLow power	40 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KXXW-LDLow power	40 mi	246° WSW	Poor	Tyler, TX
K25LG-DLow power	45 mi	228° SW	Poor	Tyler, TX
KLTS-TVFull power	49 mi	75° ENE	Good	Shreveport, LA
KVPO-LDLow power	51 mi	84° E	Poor	Shreveport, LA
K31PR-DLow power	55 mi	203° SSW	Poor	Alto, TX
K27NA-DLow power	57 mi	92° E	Poor	Shreveport, LA
K30QB-DLow power	57 mi	90° E	Poor	Shreveport, LA
KADO-CDClass A	57 mi	90° E	Poor	Shreveport, LA
KTEV-LDLow power	69 mi	28° NNE	Poor	Texarkana, AR

How Longview compares with the rest of Texas

With 16 stations at fair strength or better, Longview ranks 451st of 1,039 places in Texas: more than the typical Texas town (14). Its nearest major network tower is 21 miles away, against a state median of 26 miles.

32% of Texas's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an outdoor directional antenna.

Setting up an antenna in Longview: step by step

Mount an outdoor antenna on the roof or a mast, as high as you can safely get it, with a clear view toward the towers.
Point it toward 75° ENE, the direction of KTBS-TV (ABC), 49 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 16 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 Longview, TX?

ABC is on channel 3 from KTBS-TV, broadcasting from 49 miles ENE of Longview. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Longview, TX?

CBS is on channel 12 from KSLA, broadcasting from 48 miles ENE of Longview. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is NBC in Longview, TX?

NBC is on channel 56 from KETK-TV, broadcasting from 45 miles SW of Longview. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Longview, TX?

Fox is on channel 51 from KFXK-TV, broadcasting from 21 miles SW of Longview. Estimated signal: strong.

What channel is CW in Longview, TX?

CW is on channel 19.2 from KYTX, broadcasting from 46 miles SSW of Longview. Estimated signal: good.

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

31 transmitters within 70 miles of Longview; around 16 of them are likely to be receivable with outdoor directional 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 Longview?

What kind of antenna do I need in Longview?

Outdoor directional antenna (45–70 miles). Some major towers are a long way off. Mount a directional antenna on the roof or a mast and aim it with the bearings below. The towers are spread over about 153° of the compass, so a multi-directional antenna or a rotator will help.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Longview?

Is there an app to find TV towers in Longview?

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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