EKM
Elkhart Tower
Non-Federal ATC Tower Elkhart, Indiana
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | EKM |
| Facility Name | Elkhart Tower |
| Airport Name | Elkhart Muni |
| Type | Non-Federal Tower |
| Operator | City-run City of Elkhart |
| History | Current tower opened 2001; a tower has operated since 1961 |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0700-2100 MON-FRI, 0800-1800 SAT-SUN. |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | SBN |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAU |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| City, State | Elkhart, IN |
Controller Pay
| Pay Scale | Set by City of Elkhart |
|---|---|
| Posted Rate | $66,100 to $77,800/yr (city posting, 2026) |
Controllers at non-federal towers hold an FAA Control Tower Operator certificate and are hired directly by the operator. Federal Contract Tower pay is the closest public benchmark.