You can get 14 free channels in ZIP 52533 (Fairfield, IA)
Measured from the U.S. Census center of ZIP 52533 · 2 channels have a Strong indoor-ready signal.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 3 Strong/Moderate channels. An attic or 2nd-floor window antenna will lock in way more channels than a basic flat panel.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: ESE (121°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing ESE (121°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
Channel Lineup & Tower Directions for ZIP 52533
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | FOX | KYOU-TV Ottumwa, IA · Full Power | 16.3 mi | NE (38°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18GU-D Ottumwa, IA · Translator | 12.1 mi | WSW (255°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 36.5 mi | SSW (205°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 64.5 mi | NE (40°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24IM-D Keosauqua, IA · Translator | 22.8 mi | SSE (152°) | UHF RF 24 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 91.6 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 5 | ABC | WOI-DT Ames, IA · Full Power | 94.1 mi | NW (307°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 91.6 mi | N (9°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 94.3 mi | ENE (66°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 8 | CBS | KCCI Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 94.4 mi | NW (306°) | High VHF RF 8 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 13 | NBC | WHO-DT Des Moines, IA · Full Power | 94.1 mi | NW (307°) | High VHF RF 13 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 97.4 mi | N (9°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 74.8 mi | N (2°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 64.4 mi | NE (40°) | UHF RF 25 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
Closest city guide: Fairfield, IA Free TV Channels (9.4 mi from ZIP 52533 center) · Browse all Iowa cities & ZIPs.
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