CSG
Columbus Tower
FAA Control Tower Columbus, Georgia
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | CSG |
| Facility Name | Columbus Tower |
| Airport Name | Columbus |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 4 |
| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0900-2100 |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | A80 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZTL |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Address | 3250 W Britt David Rd Columbus, GA 31909 |
| Phone Number | 706-323-4363 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Columbus Tower
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $36.27 | $48.97 | $75,701 | $102,193 |
| D3 | $34.18 | $36.27 | $71,332 | $75,701 |
| AG | $27.89 | $27.89 | $58,213 | $58,213 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
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| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 4 |
| Locality Area | Atlanta |
| Locality Pay | 23.79% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 89.3 (10.7% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $84,772 |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 11 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 10 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 100.00% |
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Projected Staffing
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137.44% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 3 |
| ↳ Temporary Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 0.3 |
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Number of Trainees
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3 trainees |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 3 |
| Training Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 0.52 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 0.6 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.23 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 100% |
| ↳ New Hires | 100% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 100% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 2 days |
Historical Trends
CSG Staffing Percentages
CSG Personnel Counts
CSG Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities.
| Eligibility & Staffing, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 87.23% |
| Gaining Target | 107.23% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 1 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 4 |
| ↳ Standard | 4 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 0 |
| Last Standard Release | 1.8 years ago |
| ERR Demand History | |
|---|---|
| Priority / Draft Order Mar 2026 |
#308 |
| Inbound ERRs on File Feb 2026 |
0 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRs Feb 2026 |
2 (20%) |
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| June 2025 - May 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 40,020 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 110 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 4 Tower) |
43,562 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -8.1% vs peer median |