EDW
Edwards AFB
Air Force ATCT Edwards, California
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | EDW |
| Facility Name | Edwards AFB |
| Type | ATCT |
| Military Branch | Air Force |
| Tower Operated By | U.S. Air Force (412th OSS) Military & DoD civilian controllers |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | OPR 1400-0600Z++MON-FRI, 1400-2200Z++ SAT, CLSD SUN AND HOL. |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | JCF |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZLA |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Location | Edwards, CA |
| Cost of Living Index | 100.9 (0.9% above avg) |
Controller Pay
| DoD Civilian Pay (GS-2152) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 10 |
| GS-9 | $71,957 | $93,549 |
| GS-10 | $79,240 | $103,006 |
| GS-11 | $87,061 | $113,185 |
| GS-12 hired here | $104,349 | $135,657 |
| GS-13 | $124,085 | $161,313 |
Official federal pay rates for this location (OPM, January 2026). New hires usually start at the lower grades.
| Military Controller Pay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Years of Service | Monthly Basic Pay |
| E-3 | over 2 yrs | $3,015 |
| E-4 | over 3 yrs | $3,482 |
| E-5 | over 6 yrs | $4,110 |
| E-6 | over 10 yrs | $4,760 |
| E-7 | over 14 yrs | $5,835 |
Plus tax-free housing and food allowances; some ATC assignments add $75–$450/mo special duty pay.