Antenna TV channels in Corpus Christi
18 stations broadcast free TV around Corpus Christi, carrying 33 channels including Subchannel An extra channel a station sends alongside its main one, like 2.2 or 2.3. More in the glossary . The full-power stations transmit from several sites, so the direction to aim depends on where you live.
Updated from FCC data
How well antenna TV works around Corpus Christi
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 0% of people in the Corpus Christi market; about 99+% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 33 free channels from 17 stations, some from neighbouring markets.
Estimates from our terrain predictions for an antenna about 30 ft up, adjusted for indoor use. They are not yet checked against real channel scans; VHF channels never count as indoor. How we work it out
Each network's reach
| Network | Reaches | Indoor likely |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | 99+% | 0% |
| CBS | 99+% | <1% |
| NBC | 99+% | 98% |
| FOX | 99% | 96% |
| PBS | 99+% | 93% |
| The CW | 7% | 0% |
| Univision | 99+% | 98% |
| Telemundo | 99+% | 86% |
Share of the market's 536k people, across its 52 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi ZIP 78419 | Attic or outdoor | west (273°) | 34 |
| Kingsville ZIP 78363 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (49°) | 35 |
| Portland ZIP 78374 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (235°) | 34 |
| Alice ZIP 78332 | Attic or outdoor | east (95°) | 30 |
| Rockport ZIP 78382 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (236°) | 37 |
| Robstown ZIP 78380 | Attic or outdoor | southeast (138°) | 33 |
| Ingleside ZIP 78362 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (246°) | 34 |
| Aransas Pass ZIP 78336 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (243°) | 34 |
| Sinton ZIP 78387 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (193°) | 34 |
| Mathis ZIP 78368 | Attic or outdoor | south-southeast (151°) | 33 |
| Falfurrias ZIP 78355 | Roof | northeast (45°) | 41 |
| Port Aransas ZIP 78373 | Attic or outdoor | west-southwest (258°) | 34 |
| San Diego ZIP 78384 | Attic or outdoor | east (94°) | 30 |
| Bishop ZIP 78343 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (53°) | 33 |
| Taft ZIP 78390 | Attic or outdoor | southwest (217°) | 37 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Corpus Christi?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 10.1 | KZTV |
 NBC | 6.1 | KRIS-TV |
 ABC | 3.1 | KIII |
 FOX | 38.1 | KSCC |
 PBS | 16.1 | KEDT |
 Telemundo | 10.2 also 47.1 | KZTV |
 Univision | 28.1 | KORO |
 UniMás | 41.1 | KCRP-CD |
The best TV antenna for Corpus Christi
Get an antenna rated for both VHF and UHF. For most homes an attic or outdoor antenna is the safe choice; by our estimate an indoor one is likely enough for only about 0% of people.
- 12 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KIII, KZTV), and many flat indoor antennas are weak on VHF.
- The towers are spread out, so a wide-beam (multi-directional) antenna is safer than a narrow directional one.
Not sure about VHF Lower frequencies (RF 2–13). Needs an antenna with longer elements; many flat indoor antennas are weak here. More in the glossary and UHF Higher frequencies (RF 14–36). Most stations are here; almost any antenna picks it up. More in the glossary ? See the glossary. Any brand of the right type will do.
Which way to point your antenna from Kingsville, Portland, Rockport and nearby
Aim at the main tower site ( and others). From the largest towns around Corpus Christi:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsville, TX | northeast (52°) | 32 mi |
| Portland, TX | southwest (227°) | 10 mi |
| Rockport, TX | southwest (234°) | 30 mi |
| Falfurrias, TX | northeast (47°) | 58 mi |
| Port Aransas, TX | west (265°) | 22 mi |
6 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KEDT (12 mi away), KSCC (10 mi away), KRIS-TV (10 mi away), KIII (13 mi away), KZTV (13 mi away), KORO (13 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Corpus Christi TV towers are
Map of 10 tower sites around Corpus Christi. The list below has every site.
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4 stations · 17 mi west of the centre
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3 stations · 17 mi west of the centre
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3 stations · 27 mi west of the centre
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2 stations · 28 mi west of the centre
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1 station · 25 mi west-southwest of the centre
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1 station · 27 mi west-southwest of the centre
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1 station · 46 mi west of the centre
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1 station · 47 mi north-northwest of the centre
Every Corpus Christi station and subchannel
Including Class A and low-power stations Smaller stations with a shorter range than full-power ones. More in the glossary stations.
Full power (6)
- KIII Corpus Christi, TX · VHF
- 3.1 ABC
- 3.2 MeTV
- 3.3 Quest
- 3.4 Cozi TV
- 3.5 True Crime Network
- 3.6 The Nest
- 3.7 Shop LC
- 3.8 Great
- 3.9 QVC → Outlaw
- KRIS-TV Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
- 6.1 NBC
- 6.2 Laff
- 6.3 Grit
- 6.4 Court TV
- 6.5 Ion
- 6.6 Busted
- 6.7 HSN
- KZTV Corpus Christi, TX · VHF
- 10.1 CBS
- 10.2 Telemundo
- 10.3 Independent
- KEDT Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
- 16.1 PBS
- 16.2 Create
- KORO Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
- 28.1 Univision
- 28.2 Ion Mystery
- 28.3 Ion Plus
- 28.5 Bounce TV
- 28.6 Majestad TV
- KSCC Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
- 38.1 Fox
- 38.3 The CW and MyNetworkTV
Class A (4)
- K09YZ-D Beeville-Refugio, TX · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 47.1 for partner stations.
- K31KK-D Kingsville-Alice, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Its signal also carries 47.1 for partner stations.
- KCRP-CD Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
- 41.1 UniMás
- 41.2 LATV
- 41.88 AltaVision
- K22JA-D Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
- 47.1 Telemundo, Independent
- 47.2 Independent
Low power (8)
- K21OC-D Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K32OC-D Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K33QP-D Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KCCX-LD Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KLAO-LD Corpus Christi, TX · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KQSY-LD Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KXCC-LD Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KYDF-LD Corpus Christi, TX · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Corpus Christi
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Corpus Christi?
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What is the best TV antenna for Corpus Christi?
Which way should I point my antenna in Corpus Christi?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- KLAO-LD · facility 20563 · RF 3 (VHF-low) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2013-01-23
- KCRP-CD · facility 48833 · RF 17 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-04-23
- KXCC-LD · facility 48834 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 7.5 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-04-19
- KQSY-LD · facility 68452 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-08-03
- K32OC-D · facility 167450 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-01-28
- KYDF-LD · facility 131347 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-05-28
- K21OC-D · facility 125079 · RF 21 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-01-27
- KCCX-LD · facility 68454 · RF 24 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-03-31
- K33QP-D · facility 181966 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-01-30
- KEDT · facility 58408 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 50 kW · HAAT 273 m · licensed 2009-05-07
- K22JA-D · facility 51375 · RF 22 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-07-07
- KSCC · facility 82910 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 350 kW · HAAT 247 m · licensed 2020-03-24
- KRIS-TV · facility 25559 · RF 26 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 295.4 m · licensed 2022-05-16
- KIII · facility 10188 · RF 8 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 160 kW · HAAT 269 m · licensed 2007-07-23
- KZTV · facility 33079 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 39 kW · HAAT 289.8 m · licensed 2011-03-24
- KORO · facility 64877 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 287.3 m · licensed 2008-02-27
- K31KK-D · facility 51374 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-04-06
- K09YZ-D · facility 51373 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.3 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2024-11-21
Where this comes from
- Stations, towers, channels and power: FCC Licensing and Management System (LMS) public database, data of .
- Networks and subchannels: our affiliations dataset, built from Wikipedia (used under CC BY-SA 4.0), the network field stations file with the FCC, and station websites; checked . Credits.
- Towns and distances: US Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 city population estimates (SUB-EST2025) and 2026 Gazetteer place coordinates; distances are straight-line from each town's Census centre point.
- Reception: Reception predictions over USGS terrain for every ZIP, FCC data 2026-11-03 00:00:00 (model 2026-11-11.4)
- Market area: Market area: counties assigned by FCC service-contour coverage of each market's full-power stations (FCC LMS market list, Census 2020).
Updated How we work this out