DCA - Washington National Tower

FAA Control Tower in Washington, District of Columbia

Facility Information

Basic Information
Identifier DCA
Name Washington National Tower
Leveli Level 9
Type Tower
Service Area Eastern
District Washington
Contact Information
Phone Number 703-413-1530
Address 1 Aviation Circle
Washington, DC 20001
Hours of Operationi 0000-2359 (always open)

Salary Information

2024 Pay Table for Washington National Tower
Career Leveli Hourly Min. Hourly Max. Salary Min. Salary Max.i
CPC $65.92 $88.99 $137,575 $185,726
D3 $56.93 $65.92 $118,813 $137,575
D2 $47.94 $56.93 $100,046 $118,813
D1 $38.95 $47.94 $81,287 $100,046
AG $29.96 $29.96 $62,521 $62,521
Includes everything except premium pay.
Washington National Tower Pay Factors
Facility Leveli Level 9
Locality Area Washington-Baltimore
Locality Payi 33.26%
Controller Incentive Pay (CIP)i 3.30%

Staffing and Training

Staffing Information, February 2025
CPC Targeti 28 CPCs
CPCs on Boardi 25 CPCs
Current Number of Trainees 3 trainees
Current Staffing Leveli 89%
Projected Staffing Leveli 96%
Training Information, February 2025
Average Training Timei 1.31 years
Training Success Ratei 88%
Travel Days from Academyi 3 days