DFW - Dallas-Fort Worth Tower
FAA Control Tower in DFW Airport, Texas
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | DFW |
| Name | Dallas-Fort Worth Tower |
| Type | Tower |
| Leveli | Level 12 |
| Core 30 Airporti | Yes |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Approach/Departure | D10 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZFW |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2401 International Pkwy DFW Airport, TX 75261 |
| Phone Number | 972-615-2600 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Dallas-Fort Worth Tower
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $80.19 | $108.26 | $167,364 | $225,942 |
| D3 | $67.31 | $80.19 | $140,485 | $167,364 |
| D2 | $54.44 | $67.31 | $113,609 | $140,485 |
| D1 | $41.56 | $54.44 | $86,726 | $113,609 |
| AG | $28.68 | $28.68 | $59,845 | $59,845 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 12 |
| Locality Area | Dallas-Ft. Worth |
| Locality Payi | 27.26% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Indexi | 103.1 (3.1% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Mini | $162,347 |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CRWG Targeti | 58 CPCs |
| CPCs on Boardi | 44 CPCs |
|
Current Number of Trainees
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|
13 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 9 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 4 |
| Current Staffing Leveli | 76% |
|
Projected Staffing Leveli
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|
92% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 8.1 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 8 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 3.7 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 1.28 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.88 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.28 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 62% |
| ↳ New Hires | 75% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 62% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 1 days |
Historical Trends
DFW Staffing Percentages
DFW Personnel Counts
DFW Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 739,787 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 2,027 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
84.8% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#70 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
25 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
0 (0%) |
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 | Fort Worth |
| HR Region | Southwest |