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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
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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.

Administration

Organizational Structure
Region Great Lakes

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