A11
Anchorage TRACON
FAA Approach Control Anchorage, Alaska
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
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| Identifier | A11 |
| Facility Name | Anchorage TRACON |
| Type | Approach Control |
| Level | Level 9
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• Prior to Jan 2025: Level 8
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| Airspace & Operations | |
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| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAN |
| Location & Contact | |
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| Address | 5200 W International Airport Rd Anchorage, AK 99502 |
| Phone Number | 907-271-2700 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Anchorage TRACON, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $66.37 | $89.60 | $138,508 | $186,987 |
| D3 | $57.32 | $66.37 | $119,621 | $138,508 |
| D2 | $48.26 | $57.32 | $100,725 | $119,621 |
| AG | $30.16 | $30.16 | $62,944 | $62,944 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay, and the additions listed under Pay Factors. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 9 |
| Locality Area | Alaska |
| Locality Pay | 32.36% |
| Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) | 1.49% (tax-free) |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 105.4 (5.4% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $131,387 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band maximum) | $139,698 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (32.36% of Basic Pay for Alaska) | + $45,207 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $184,905 |
| + COLA (1.49% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $2,082 |
| = Total Pay | $186,987 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band minimum) | $103,480 |
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| + Locality Pay (32.36% of Basic Pay for Alaska) | + $33,486 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $136,966 |
| + COLA (1.49% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $1,542 |
| = Total Pay | $138,508 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band maximum) | $103,480 |
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| + Locality Pay (32.36% of Basic Pay for Alaska) | + $33,486 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $136,966 |
| + COLA (1.49% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $1,542 |
| = Total Pay | $138,508 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band minimum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (32.36% of Basic Pay for Alaska) | + $28,920 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $118,289 |
| + COLA (1.49% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $1,332 |
| = Total Pay | $119,621 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band maximum) | $89,369 |
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| + Locality Pay (32.36% of Basic Pay for Alaska) | + $28,920 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $118,289 |
| + COLA (1.49% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $1,332 |
| = Total Pay | $119,621 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band minimum) | $75,253 |
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| + Locality Pay (32.36% of Basic Pay for Alaska) | + $24,351 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $99,604 |
| + COLA (1.49% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $1,121 |
| = Total Pay | $100,725 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
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| + Locality Pay (32.36% of Basic Pay for Alaska) | + $15,217 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $62,243 |
| + COLA (1.49% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $701 |
| = Total Pay | $62,944 |
The AG band is a single national rate, so the top and bottom of the band are the same.
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
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| + Locality Pay (32.36% of Basic Pay for Alaska) | + $15,217 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $62,243 |
| + COLA (1.49% of Basic Pay, tax-free) | + $701 |
| = Total Pay | $62,944 |
The AG band is a single national rate, so the top and bottom of the band are the same.
Amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar, so lines can differ from the total by a dollar or two.
ATC pay has stalled over the past decade. Marangos & Brown are on a mission to increase pay.
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, August 2026 | |
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| CPCs on Board | 16 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 24 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 66.67% |
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Projected Staffing
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98.18% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 8.2 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.4 |
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Number of Trainees
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10 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 8 |
| ↳ Developmental 2 | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 1 |
| Training Information, August 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 1.21 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.54 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.02 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 82% |
| ↳ New Hires | 65% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 95% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 9 days |
Historical Trends
A11 Staffing Percentages
A11 Personnel Counts
A11 Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See A11 transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, August 2026 | |
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| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 89.71% |
| Gaining Target | 98.04% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
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| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 0 |
| ↳ Standard | 0 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 3 |
| Last Standard Release | None in 3+ years |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
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Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
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| TRACON Operations | 321,121 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 880 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 9 TRACON) |
319,535 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | +0.5% vs peer median |