ISP
Islip Tower
FAA Air Traffic Control Tower at Long Island Mac Arthur Airport Ronkonkoma, New York
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | ISP |
| Facility Name | Islip Tower |
| Airport | Long Island Mac Arthur Airport |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 7
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• Prior to Apr 2023: Level 6
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| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0600-2359 |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Approach/Departure | N90 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZNY |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
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| Address | 221 Clark Dr Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 |
| Phone Number | 631-619-9040 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Islip Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $60.08 | $81.11 | $125,389 | $169,273 |
| D3 | $53.40 | $60.08 | $111,438 | $125,389 |
| AG | $33.34 | $33.34 | $69,575 | $69,575 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay, and the additions listed under Pay Factors, including this facility's 10% Controller Incentive Pay (how CIP works). It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 7 |
| Locality Area | New York |
| Locality Pay | 37.95% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP) | 10.00% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 112.6 (12.6% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $111,398 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 7 CPC band maximum) | $114,412 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $43,420 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $157,832 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $11,441 |
| = Total Pay | $169,273 |
| Basic Pay (Level 7 CPC band minimum) | $84,751 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $32,163 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $116,914 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $8,475 |
| = Total Pay | $125,389 |
| Basic Pay (Level 7 D3 band maximum) | $84,751 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $32,163 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $116,914 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $8,475 |
| = Total Pay | $125,389 |
| Basic Pay (Level 7 D3 band minimum) | $75,321 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $28,585 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $103,906 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $7,532 |
| = Total Pay | $111,438 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $17,846 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $64,872 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $4,703 |
| = Total Pay | $69,575 |
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 (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $17,846 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $64,872 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $4,703 |
| = Total Pay | $69,575 |
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.
How CIP works
Controller Incentive Pay is a cost-of-living differential under the NATCA contract. It comes from a fixed $30 million yearly pool that has been running out before year-end; when that happens, payments stop until the next fiscal year. It is not retirement-creditable, and at some facilities only controllers on board before a set date receive it.
ATC pay has stalled over the past decade. Marangos & Brown are on a mission to increase pay.
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, September 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 13 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 11 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 118.18% |
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Projected Staffing
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178.64% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 9.9 |
| ↳ Committed Outbounds | - 2 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.3 |
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Number of Trainees
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13 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 4 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 6 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 2 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 3 (Transfer) | 1 |
| Training Information, September 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 1.6 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.72 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.44 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 76% |
| ↳ New Hires | 79% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 72% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 4 days |
Historical Trends
ISP Staffing Percentages
ISP Personnel Counts
ISP Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See ISP transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, September 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 91.23% |
| Gaining Target | 109.41% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 1 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 1 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 6 |
| ↳ Standard | 6 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 1 |
| Last Standard Release | 20 days ago |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| August 2025 - July 2026 (12 Months) | |
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| Tower Operations | 170,356 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 467 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 7 Tower) |
180,296 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -5.5% vs peer median |