Antenna TV channels in Sioux City
18 stations broadcast free TV around Sioux City, carrying 21 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 Sioux City
For the big networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS) that reach each home, an indoor antenna is likely enough for about 3% of people in the Sioux City market; about 96% need an attic or roof antenna. A typical home gets about 21 free channels from 10 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 | 94% | 1% |
| CBS | 93% | 62% |
| NBC | 94% | 66% |
| FOX | 93% | 62% |
| PBS | 99% | 77% |
| The CW | 25% | 0% |
Share of the market's 385k people, across its 178 ZIP codes.
Town by town
| Town | Antenna | Point | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City ZIP 51101 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (60°) | 29 |
| Norfolk ZIP 68701 | Roof | east-northeast (58°, most) | 20 |
| South Sioux City ZIP 68776 | Attic or outdoor | northeast (51°) | 22 |
| Storm Lake ZIP 50588 | Attic or outdoor | west (266°, most) | 21 |
| Spencer ZIP 51301 | Roof | southwest (235°, most) | 37 |
| Le Mars ZIP 51031 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (194°) | 38 |
| Denison ZIP 51442 | Roof | northwest (312°, most) | 20 |
| Wayne ZIP 68787 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (59°, most) | 21 |
| Sheldon ZIP 51201 | Attic or outdoor | south-southwest (206°, most) | 41 |
| Sergeant Bluff ZIP 51054 | Attic or outdoor | north-northeast (24°) | 39 |
| Cherokee ZIP 51012 | Roof | west-southwest (250°) | 20 |
| West Point ZIP 68788 | Roof | north-northeast (26°, most) | 46 |
| North Sioux City ZIP 51109 | Attic or outdoor | east-northeast (76°) | 28 |
| Onawa ZIP 51040 | Indoor likely | north-northwest (348°, most) | 46 |
For the ZIP nearest each town's centre. Tap a town for its full channel list.
What channel is each network on in Sioux City?
| Network | Channel | Station |
|---|---|---|
 CBS | 44.3 | KPTH |
 NBC | 4.1 | KTIV |
 ABC | 9.1 | KCAU-TV |
 FOX | 44.1 | KPTH |
 PBS | 19.1 also 27.1 | KXNE-TV |
The best TV antenna for Sioux City
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 3% of people.
- 4 channels reach ordinary TVs only on VHF (KCAU-TV), 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 Norfolk, Storm Lake, Spencer and nearby
Aim at the main tower site (KMEG, KPTH, KTIV and others). From the largest towns around Sioux City:
| From | Point | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, NE | east-northeast (58°) | 73 mi |
| Storm Lake, IA | west (266°) | 52 mi |
| Spencer, IA | southwest (235°) | 67 mi |
| Denison, IA | northwest (312°) | 59 mi |
| Sergeant Bluff, IA | north-northeast (27°) | 15 mi |
| North Sioux City, SD | east-northeast (76°) | 14 mi |
3 full-power stations transmit from elsewhere: KSIN-TV (7 mi away), KCAU-TV (1 mi away), KXNE-TV (59 mi away). If you live near one of them, it may need a separate aim.
Where the Sioux City TV towers are
Map of 13 tower sites around Sioux City. The list below has every site.
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3 stations · 11 mi northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 2 mi southwest of the centre
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2 stations · 3 mi north-northeast of the centre
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2 stations · 59 mi west-southwest of the centre
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1 station · 5 mi east-northeast of the centre
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1 station · 10 mi northeast of the centre
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1 station · 49 mi west-southwest of the centre
Every Sioux City 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)
- KTIV Sioux City, IA · UHF
- 4.1 NBC
- 4.2 The CW Plus
- 4.3 MeTV
- 4.4 Court TV
- 4.5 Ion
- 4.6 Outlaw
- 4.7 KTIVMTX
- KCAU-TV Sioux City, IA · VHF
- 9.1 ABC
- 9.2 Ion Mystery
- 9.3 Laff
- 9.4 Bounce TV
- KMEG Sioux City, IA · UHF
- 14.1 Dabl
- 14.2 Charge!
- 14.3 Comet
- 14.4 The Nest
- 14.5 Chicago Sports Network
- KXNE-TV Norfolk, NE · UHF
- 19.1 PBS
- KSIN-TV Sioux City, IA · UHF
- 27.1 PBS
- KPTH Sioux City, IA · UHF
- 44.1 Fox
- 44.2 The Nest & MyNetworkTV
- 44.3 CBS
Low power (6)
- K27LD-D Salix, IA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K31PP-D Sioux City, IA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KBWF-LD Sioux City, IA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KNEN-LD Norfolk, NE · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KPTP-LD Norfolk, NE · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- KSXE-LD Sioux City, IA · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Translator (6)
- K10JW-D Verdigre, NE · VHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K23PU-D Norfolk, NE · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K24JG-D Norfolk, NE · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K27NI-D Neligh, NE · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K33OW-D Neligh, NE · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
- K34IB-D Decatur, NE · UHF
No channel lineup in our data for this station yet.
Questions about antenna TV in Sioux City
What channels are CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX on antenna in Sioux City?
What local channels can I get with an antenna in Sioux City?
What is the best TV antenna for Sioux City?
Which way should I point my antenna in Sioux City?
For the curious: tower and licence details
- KBWF-LD · facility 181673 · RF 29 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2018-11-13
- KSXE-LD · facility 185943 · RF 16 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.4 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-04-13
- K27LD-D · facility 185947 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.2 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-08-11 · newer construction permit granted
- K31PP-D · facility 184513 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.1 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2025-06-17 · newer construction permit granted
- KSIN-TV · facility 29096 · RF 28 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 400 kW · HAAT 348.3 m · licensed 2006-01-25
- KCAU-TV · facility 11265 · RF 9 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 43.9 kW · HAAT 616 m · licensed 2010-09-14
- KMEG · facility 39665 · RF 32 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 611 m · licensed 2018-12-11 · newer construction permit granted
- KPTH · facility 77451 · RF 30 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 871 kW · HAAT 613 m · licensed 2018-12-03 · newer construction permit granted
- KTIV · facility 66170 · RF 14 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 1000 kW · HAAT 609.5 m · licensed 2018-12-07
- K34IB-D · facility 47976 · RF 34 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.03 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2008-12-02
- KXNE-TV · facility 47995 · RF 19 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 525 kW · HAAT 323.2 m · licensed 2021-07-06
- KNEN-LD · facility 185612 · RF 35 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 15 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2015-10-01
- KPTP-LD · facility 127666 · RF 31 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.7 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2012-01-27
- K23PU-D · facility 39666 · RF 23 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.7 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2022-09-13
- K24JG-D · facility 66171 · 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 2014-08-07
- K10JW-D · facility 47989 · RF 10 (VHF-high) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.01 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2023-05-16
- K33OW-D · facility 7897 · RF 33 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 4.9 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2019-02-21
- K27NI-D · facility 47985 · RF 27 (UHF) · ERP (effective radiated power) Transmitter power after the antenna's gain, in kilowatts. More in the glossary 0.35 kW · HAAT not filed · licensed 2020-08-05
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