You can get 11 free TV channels in Fairfield, IA
1 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Fairfield. Check your exact ZIP code below.
Attic or High-Gain Window Antenna
You have 4 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: WNW (290°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing WNW (290°), 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.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Fairfield, IA
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 | 13.0 mi | N (3°) | UHF RF 15 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 3 | ABC | KTVO Kirksville, MO · Full Power | 41.3 mi | SW (217°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K24IM-D Keosauqua, IA · Translator | 20.0 mi | S (176°) | UHF RF 24 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K18GU-D Ottumwa, IA · Translator | 21.3 mi | W (262°) | UHF RF 18 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 12 | PBS | KIIN Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 59.0 mi | NNE (33°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 20 | CW | KWKB Iowa City, IA · Full Power | 59.0 mi | NNE (33°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | ABC | KCRG-TV Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 90.7 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 32 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 4 | CBS | WHBF-TV Rock Island, IL · Full Power | 85.9 mi | ENE (64°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 2 | CBS | KGAN Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 90.7 mi | N (4°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 7 | NBC | KWWL Waterloo, IA · Full Power | 96.5 mi | N (4°) | High VHF RF 7 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | FOX | KFXA Cedar Rapids, IA · Full Power | 75.1 mi | N (355°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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