CRP - Corpus Christi Tower
FAA Control Tower and Approach Control in Corpus Christi, Texas
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | CRP |
| Name | Corpus Christi Tower |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Leveli | Level 8 History |
| Core 30 Airporti | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZHU |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1386 McGloin Rd Corpus Christi, TX 78415 |
| Phone Number | 361-299-4200 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Corpus Christi Tower
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $52.78 | $71.26 | $110,161 | $148,717 |
| D3 | $46.22 | $52.78 | $96,451 | $110,161 |
| D2 | $39.64 | $46.22 | $82,738 | $96,451 |
| AG | $26.51 | $26.51 | $55,317 | $55,317 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 8 |
| Locality Area | Corpus Christi |
| Locality Payi | 17.63% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Indexi | 92.7 (7.3% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Mini | $118,875 |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CRWG Targeti | 41 CPCs |
| CPCs on Boardi | 25 CPCs |
|
Current Number of Trainees
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|
8 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 3 |
| ↳ Developmental 2 | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 4 |
| Current Staffing Leveli | 61% |
|
Projected Staffing Leveli
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|
73% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 7.2 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 3.1 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 2.21 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 2.5 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.92 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 90% |
| ↳ New Hires | 89% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 92% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 2 days |
Historical Trends
CRP Staffing Percentages
CRP Personnel Counts
CRP Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 82,843 operations/year |
| TRACON Operations | 250,095 operations/year |
| Total Operations | 332,938 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 912 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
67.4% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
7 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#20 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
3 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
1 (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 | Central |
| District | Houston |
| HR Region | Southern |