GXF
Gila Bend Tower
Air Force ATCT Gila Bend, Arizona
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | GXF |
| Facility Name | Gila Bend Tower |
| Airport Name | Gila Bend Af Aux |
| Type | ATCT |
| Military Branch | Air Force |
| Tower Operated By | Tunista (Yulista/Calista) Contract controllers |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | OPR 1430-0630Z MON-FRI, 1500-2359Z WKEND, CLSD HOL. |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAB |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Gila Bend, AZ |
| Cost of Living Index | 103.3 (3.3% above avg) |
Controller Pay
| Contract Controller Pay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Rate (floor) | $36.59 / hr | $76,100 / yr |
| Health & Welfare | $5.55 / hr | $11,500 / yr |
| Total Compensation | $42.14 / hr | $87,600 / yr |
Federal minimum rates for contracted tower controllers here (U.S. Labor Dept., January 2026). Tunista (Yulista/Calista) may pay more.