IND
Indianapolis Tower
FAA Control Tower and Approach Control Indianapolis, Indiana
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | IND |
| Facility Name | Indianapolis Tower |
| Airport Name | Indianapolis Intl |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Level | Level 9
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• Prior to Jul 2022: Level 8
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| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZID |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
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| Address | 8100 Col H Weir Cook Memorial Dr S Indianapolis, IN 46241 |
| Phone Number | 317-227-5780 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Indianapolis Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $58.58 | $79.09 | $122,262 | $165,053 |
| D3 | $50.59 | $58.58 | $105,589 | $122,262 |
| D2 | $42.60 | $50.59 | $88,911 | $105,589 |
| D1 | $34.61 | $42.60 | $72,240 | $88,911 |
| AG | $26.62 | $26.62 | $55,561 | $55,561 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 9 |
| Locality Area | Indianapolis |
| Locality Pay | 18.15% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 95.7 (4.3% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $127,755 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band maximum) | $139,698 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.15% of Basic Pay for Indianapolis) | + $25,355 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $165,053 |
| = Total Pay | $165,053 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band minimum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.15% of Basic Pay for Indianapolis) | + $18,782 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $122,262 |
| = Total Pay | $122,262 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band maximum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.15% of Basic Pay for Indianapolis) | + $18,782 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $122,262 |
| = Total Pay | $122,262 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band minimum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.15% of Basic Pay for Indianapolis) | + $16,220 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $105,589 |
| = Total Pay | $105,589 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band maximum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.15% of Basic Pay for Indianapolis) | + $16,220 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $105,589 |
| = Total Pay | $105,589 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band minimum) | $75,253 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.15% of Basic Pay for Indianapolis) | + $13,658 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $88,911 |
| = Total Pay | $88,911 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D1 band maximum) | $75,253 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.15% of Basic Pay for Indianapolis) | + $13,658 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $88,911 |
| = Total Pay | $88,911 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D1 band minimum) | $61,142 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.15% of Basic Pay for Indianapolis) | + $11,098 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $72,240 |
| = Total Pay | $72,240 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.15% of Basic Pay for Indianapolis) | + $8,535 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,561 |
| = Total Pay | $55,561 |
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 (18.15% of Basic Pay for Indianapolis) | + $8,535 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,561 |
| = Total Pay | $55,561 |
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 | 34 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 45 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 75.56% |
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Projected Staffing
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77.42% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 7.9 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 7.1 |
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Number of Trainees
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10 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 2 |
| ↳ Developmental 1 | 1 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 2 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 1 (Transfer) | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 3 |
| Training Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 2.1 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 2.5 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.98 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 79% |
| ↳ New Hires | 73% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 81% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 2 days |
Historical Trends
IND Staffing Percentages
IND Personnel Counts
IND Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See IND transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 92.30% |
| Gaining Target | 96.74% |
| Possible Gains | 13 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 3 |
| ↳ Standard | 3 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 5 |
| Last Standard Release | 2.5 years ago |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| June 2025 - May 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 200,991 operations/yr |
| TRACON Operations | 301,412 operations/yr |
| Total Operations | 502,403 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 1,376 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 9 Up/Down) |
502,403 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | +0.0% vs peer median |