ADW
Andrews Tower
FAA Control Tower Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | ADW |
| Facility Name | Andrews Tower |
| Airport Name | Joint Base Andrews |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 5
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• Prior to Aug 2016: Level 6
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| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Approach/Departure | PCT |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZDC |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
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| Address | Bldg 1216 Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 |
| Phone Number | 240-312-4096 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Andrews Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $46.51 | $62.78 | $97,060 | $131,029 |
| D3 | $42.76 | $46.51 | $89,235 | $97,060 |
| AG | $31.51 | $31.51 | $65,761 | $65,761 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay, and the additions listed under Pay Factors, including this facility's 5.9% Controller Incentive Pay (how CIP works). It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 5 |
| Locality Area | Washington-Baltimore |
| Locality Pay | 33.94% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP) | 5.90% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 108.9 (8.9% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $89,144 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 5 CPC band maximum) | $93,699 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (33.94% of Basic Pay for Washington-Baltimore) | + $31,802 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $125,501 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (5.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $5,528 |
| = Total Pay | $131,029 |
| Basic Pay (Level 5 CPC band minimum) | $69,408 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (33.94% of Basic Pay for Washington-Baltimore) | + $23,557 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $92,965 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (5.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $4,095 |
| = Total Pay | $97,060 |
| Basic Pay (Level 5 D3 band maximum) | $69,408 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (33.94% of Basic Pay for Washington-Baltimore) | + $23,557 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $92,965 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (5.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $4,095 |
| = Total Pay | $97,060 |
| Basic Pay (Level 5 D3 band minimum) | $63,812 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (33.94% of Basic Pay for Washington-Baltimore) | + $21,658 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $85,470 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (5.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $3,765 |
| = Total Pay | $89,235 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (33.94% of Basic Pay for Washington-Baltimore) | + $15,960 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $62,986 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (5.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $2,775 |
| = Total Pay | $65,761 |
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 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (33.94% of Basic Pay for Washington-Baltimore) | + $15,960 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $62,986 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (5.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $2,775 |
| = Total Pay | $65,761 |
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.
How CIP works
Controller Incentive Pay is a cost-of-living differential under the NATCA contract. It comes from a fixed $30 million yearly pool that has been running out before year-end; when that happens, payments stop until the next fiscal year. It is not retirement-creditable, and at some facilities only controllers on board before a set date receive it.
ATC pay has stalled over the past decade. Marangos & Brown are on a mission to increase pay.
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 14 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 16 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 87.50% |
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Projected Staffing
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102.42% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 2.9 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 0.5 |
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Number of Trainees
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3 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 3 |
| Training Information, July 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 0.84 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 0.89 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.38 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 97% |
| ↳ New Hires | 96% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 89% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 3 days |
Historical Trends
ADW Staffing Percentages
ADW Personnel Counts
ADW Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities.
| Eligibility & Staffing, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 88.26% |
| Gaining Target | 100.76% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 9 |
| ↳ Standard | 9 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 1 |
| Last Standard Release | 1.4 years ago |
| ERR Demand History | |
|---|---|
| Priority / Draft Order Mar 2026 |
#77 |
| Inbound ERRs on File Feb 2026 |
1 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRs Feb 2026 |
1 (6.7%) |
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| June 2025 - May 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 68,580 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 188 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 5 Tower) |
81,594 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -15.9% vs peer median |