CRQ - Palomar Tower

FAA Control Tower in Carlsbad, California

Facility Information

Basic Information
Identifier CRQ
Name Palomar Tower
Leveli Level 6
Type Tower
Service Area Western
District Los Angeles
Contact Information
Phone Number 760-438-4969
Address 2200 Palomar Airport Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92010
Hours of Operationi 0700-2200

Salary Information

2024 Pay Table for Palomar Tower
Career Leveli Hourly Min. Hourly Max. Salary Min. Salary Max.i
CPC $50.14 $67.69 $104,650 $141,274
D3 $45.29 $50.14 $94,529 $104,650
D2 $40.44 $45.29 $84,404 $94,529
AG $30.74 $30.74 $64,164 $64,164
Includes everything except premium pay.
Palomar Tower Pay Factors
Facility Leveli Level 6
Locality Area San Diego
Locality Payi 33.05%
Controller Incentive Pay (CIP)i 7.10%

Staffing and Training

Staffing Information, February 2025
CPC Targeti 11 CPCs
CPCs on Boardi 11 CPCs
Current Number of Trainees 3 trainees
Current Staffing Leveli 100%
Projected Staffing Leveli 112%
Training Information, February 2025
Average Training Timei 0.61 years
Training Success Ratei 87%
Travel Days from Academyi 3 days