ATL - Atlanta Tower
FAA Control Tower in Atlanta, Georgia
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | ATL |
| Name | Atlanta Tower |
| Type | Tower |
| Leveli | Level 12 |
| Core 30 Airporti | Yes |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Approach/Departure | A80 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZTL |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1106 M H Jackson Service Rd Atlanta, GA 30354 |
| Phone Number | 404-559-5800 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Atlanta Tower
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $78.01 | $105.31 | $162,801 | $219,781 |
| D3 | $65.48 | $78.01 | $136,654 | $162,801 |
| D2 | $52.95 | $65.48 | $110,512 | $136,654 |
| D1 | $40.42 | $52.95 | $84,361 | $110,512 |
| AG | $27.89 | $27.89 | $58,213 | $58,213 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 12 |
| Locality Area | Atlanta |
| Locality Payi | 23.79% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Indexi | 100.1 (0.1% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Mini | $162,703 |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CRWG Targeti | 52 CPCs |
| CPCs on Boardi | 45 CPCs |
|
Current Number of Trainees
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|
5 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 5 |
| Current Staffing Leveli | 85% |
|
Projected Staffing Leveli
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|
91% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 3.7 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 4 |
| ↳ Temporary Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Placement List Outbounds | - 2 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 2.4 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 1.02 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.88 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.02 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 75% |
| ↳ New Hires | 75% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 75% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 2 days |
Historical Trends
ATL Staffing Percentages
ATL Personnel Counts
ATL Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 812,624 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 2,226 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
85.1% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#71 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
20 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
2 (4.4%) |
NCEPT is the centralized system for managing controller-requested transfers between facilities. Transfer requests are only approved based upon a set of complex metrics that attempt to balance the distribution of the workforce.
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Administration
| Organizational Structure | |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Eastern |
| District | Atlanta |
| HR Region | Southern |