COS - Colorado Springs Tower
FAA Control Tower and Approach Control in Peterson AFB, Colorado
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | COS |
| Name | Colorado Springs Tower |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Leveli | Level 8 |
| Core 30 Airporti | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZDV |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 460 Kincheloe Loop Peterson AFB, CO 80914 |
| Phone Number | 719-380-6700 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Colorado Springs Tower
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $53.92 | $72.79 | $112,521 | $151,903 |
| D3 | $47.21 | $53.92 | $98,517 | $112,521 |
| D2 | $40.49 | $47.21 | $84,511 | $98,517 |
| AG | $27.07 | $27.07 | $56,502 | $56,502 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Colorado Springs Tower Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 8 |
| Locality Area | Colorado Springs |
| Locality Payi | 20.15% |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CRWG Targeti | 27 CPCs |
| CPCs on Boardi | 20 CPCs |
|
Current Number of Trainees
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|
10 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 5 |
| ↳ Developmental 2 | 3 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 3 (Transfer) | 1 |
| Current Staffing Leveli | 70% |
|
Projected Staffing Leveli
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|
100% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 7.1 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 3 |
| ↳ Temporary Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Committed Outbounds | - 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.2 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 1.60 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.95 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.46 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 71% |
| ↳ New Hires | 69% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 72% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 2 days |
Historical Trends
COS Staffing Percentages
COS Personnel Counts
COS Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 178,627 operations/year |
| TRACON Operations | 153,186 operations/year |
| Total Operations | 331,813 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 909 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
87.8% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#170 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
4 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
3 (15.8%) |
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 | Western |
| District | Denver |
| HR Region | Northwest Mountain |