CGI
Cape Girardeau Tower
Non-Federal ATC Tower Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | CGI |
| Facility Name | Cape Girardeau Tower |
| Airport Name | Cape Girardeau Rgnl |
| Type | Non-Federal Tower |
| Operator | City-run City of Cape Girardeau |
| Operator Since | 1996 |
| History | FAA-funded until 1995; city-funded since |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0700-1900 MON-FRI; 0700-1700 SAT-SUN |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | ZME |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZME |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| City, State | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Cost of Living Index | 83.9 (16.1% below avg) |
Controller Pay
| Pay Scale | Set by City of Cape Girardeau |
|---|---|
| Posted Rate | $36.58/hr starting (city posting, 2026) |
Controllers at non-federal towers hold an FAA Control Tower Operator certificate and are hired directly by the operator. Federal Contract Tower pay is the closest public benchmark.