DSM - Des Moines Tower

FAA Control Tower and Approach Control in Des Moines, Iowa

Facility Information

Basic Information
Identifier DSM
Name Des Moines Tower
Leveli Level 7
Type Tower and Approach Control
Service Area Central
District Minneapolis
Contact Information
Phone Number 515-974-8010
Address 3000 McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
Hours of Operationi 0000-2359 (always open)

Salary Information

2024 Pay Table for Des Moines Tower
Career Leveli Hourly Min. Hourly Max. Salary Min. Salary Max.i
CPC $46.52 $62.81 $97,096 $131,079
D3 $41.35 $46.52 $86,294 $97,096
D2 $36.17 $41.35 $75,488 $86,294
AG $25.82 $25.82 $53,877 $53,877
Includes everything except premium pay.
Des Moines Tower Pay Factors
Facility Leveli Level 7
Locality Area Des Moines
Locality Payi 17.68%

Staffing and Training

Staffing Information, February 2025
CPC Targeti 25 CPCs
CPCs on Boardi 17 CPCs
Current Number of Trainees 5 trainees
Current Staffing Leveli 68%
Projected Staffing Leveli 76%
Training Information, February 2025
Average Training Timei 1.73 years
Training Success Ratei 78%
Travel Days from Academyi 2 days