BWI - Baltimore Tower
FAA Control Tower in Baltimore, Maryland
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | BWI |
| Name | Baltimore Tower |
| Type | Tower |
| Leveli | Level 8 History |
| Core 30 Airporti | Yes |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Approach/Departure | PCT |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZDC |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 7062 Elm Rd Baltimore, MD 21240 |
| Phone Number | 410-859-7255 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Baltimore Tower
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $60.87 | $82.17 | $127,027 | $171,487 |
| D3 | $53.29 | $60.87 | $111,218 | $127,027 |
| D2 | $45.71 | $53.29 | $95,406 | $111,218 |
| AG | $30.56 | $30.56 | $63,785 | $63,785 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Baltimore Tower Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 8 |
| Locality Area | Washington-Baltimore |
| Locality Payi | 33.94% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP)i | 1.70% |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CRWG Targeti | 22 CPCs |
| CPCs on Boardi | 22 CPCs |
|
Current Number of Trainees
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|
2 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 1 |
| Current Staffing Leveli | 100% |
|
Projected Staffing Leveli
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|
103% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 1.8 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Placement List Outbounds | - 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.1 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 0.86 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.02 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.8 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 90% |
| ↳ New Hires | 81% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 92% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 3 days |
Historical Trends
BWI Staffing Percentages
BWI Personnel Counts
BWI Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 247,924 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 679 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
5 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
103.7% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#205 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
4 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
1 (4.5%) |
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 | Washington |
| HR Region | Eastern |