HSV
Huntsville Tower
FAA Control Tower and Approach Control Huntsville, Alabama
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | HSV |
| Facility Name | Huntsville Tower |
| Airport Name | Huntsville Intl-Carl T Jones Fld |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Level | Level 7
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• Prior to Jan 2020: Level 6
• Prior to Jun 2016: Level 7 |
| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0600-2359 |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZME |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Address | 1000 SW E Boeing Cir Huntsville, AL 35824 |
| Phone Number | 256-542-2060 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Huntsville Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $49.51 | $66.83 | $103,320 | $139,480 |
| D3 | $44.00 | $49.51 | $91,824 | $103,320 |
| D2 | $38.49 | $44.00 | $80,326 | $91,824 |
| AG | $27.47 | $27.47 | $57,329 | $57,329 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 7 |
| Locality Area | Huntsville |
| Locality Pay | 21.91% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 93.1 (6.9% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $111,013 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 7 CPC band maximum) | $114,412 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (21.91% of Basic Pay for Huntsville) | + $25,068 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $139,480 |
| = Total Pay | $139,480 |
| Basic Pay (Level 7 CPC band minimum) | $84,751 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (21.91% of Basic Pay for Huntsville) | + $18,569 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $103,320 |
| = Total Pay | $103,320 |
| Basic Pay (Level 7 D3 band maximum) | $84,751 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (21.91% of Basic Pay for Huntsville) | + $18,569 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $103,320 |
| = Total Pay | $103,320 |
| Basic Pay (Level 7 D3 band minimum) | $75,321 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (21.91% of Basic Pay for Huntsville) | + $16,503 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $91,824 |
| = Total Pay | $91,824 |
| Basic Pay (Level 7 D2 band maximum) | $75,321 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (21.91% of Basic Pay for Huntsville) | + $16,503 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $91,824 |
| = Total Pay | $91,824 |
| Basic Pay (Level 7 D2 band minimum) | $65,890 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (21.91% of Basic Pay for Huntsville) | + $14,436 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $80,326 |
| = Total Pay | $80,326 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (21.91% of Basic Pay for Huntsville) | + $10,303 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $57,329 |
| = Total Pay | $57,329 |
The AG band is a single national rate, so the top and bottom of the band are the same.
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (21.91% of Basic Pay for Huntsville) | + $10,303 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $57,329 |
| = Total Pay | $57,329 |
The AG band is a single national rate, so the top and bottom of the band are the same.
Amounts are rounded to the nearest dollar, so lines can differ from the total by a dollar or two.
ATC pay has stalled over the past decade. Marangos & Brown are on a mission to increase pay.
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 16 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 17 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 94.12% |
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Projected Staffing
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149.78% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 11.6 |
| ↳ Committed Outbounds | - 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.1 |
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Number of Trainees
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14 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 10 |
| ↳ Developmental 2 | 2 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 2 |
| Training Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 1.8 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.96 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.04 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 83% |
| ↳ New Hires | 83% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 83% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 2 days |
Historical Trends
HSV Staffing Percentages
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NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities.
| Eligibility & Staffing, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 91.34% |
| Gaining Target | 103.10% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 9 |
| ↳ Standard | 7 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 2 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 0 |
| Last Standard Release | 1.4 years ago |
| ERR Demand History | |
|---|---|
| Priority / Draft Order Mar 2026 |
#245 |
| Inbound ERRs on File Feb 2026 |
4 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRs Feb 2026 |
0 (0%) |
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| June 2025 - May 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 61,508 operations/yr |
| TRACON Operations | 106,961 operations/yr |
| Total Operations | 168,469 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 462 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 7 Up/Down) |
206,060 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -18.2% vs peer median |