CAK
Akron-Canton Tower
FAA Control Tower North Canton, Ohio
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | CAK |
| Facility Name | Akron-Canton Tower |
| Airport Name | Akron-Canton Rgnl |
| Type | Tower History |
| Level | Level 4 History |
| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Approach/Departure | CLE |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZOB |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Address | 5400 Lauby Rd NW North Canton, OH 44720 |
| Phone Number | 330-492-3801 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Akron-Canton Tower
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $35.82 | $48.35 | $74,747 | $100,905 |
| D3 | $33.75 | $35.82 | $70,433 | $74,747 |
| AG | $27.54 | $27.54 | $57,480 | $57,480 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
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| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 4 |
| Locality Area | Cleveland |
| Locality Pay | 22.23% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 93.4 (6.6% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $80,055 |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, June 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 14 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 15 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 93% |
|
Projected Staffing
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|
116% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 4 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 0.6 |
|
Number of Trainees
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|
4 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 1 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 3 |
| Training Information, June 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 0.56 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 0.84 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.21 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 100% |
| ↳ New Hires | 100% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 100% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 3 days |
Historical Trends
CAK Staffing Percentages
CAK Personnel Counts
CAK Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities.
| Eligibility & Staffing, June 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 87.36% |
| Gaining Target | 100.69% |
| 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 | 0 |
| Last Standard Release | 0.4 years ago |
| ERR Demand History | |
|---|---|
| Priority / Draft Order Mar 2026 |
#282 |
| Inbound ERRs on File Feb 2026 |
0 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRs Feb 2026 |
0 (0%) |
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| June 2025 - May 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 60,336 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 165 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 4 Tower) |
43,562 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | +38.5% vs peer median |