JFK - Kennedy Tower
FAA Control Tower in Jamaica, New York
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | JFK |
| Name | Kennedy Tower |
| Type | Tower |
| Leveli | Level 11 |
| Core 30 Airporti | Yes |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Approach/Departure | N90 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZNY |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | JFK International Airport Jamaica, NY 11430 |
| Phone Number | 718-656-0335 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Kennedy Tower
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $88.79 | $117.35 | $185,303 | $244,909 |
| D3 | $74.93 | $88.79 | $156,374 | $185,303 |
| D2 | $61.06 | $74.93 | $127,442 | $156,374 |
| D1 | $47.20 | $61.06 | $98,507 | $127,442 |
| AG | $33.34 | $33.34 | $69,575 | $69,575 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 11 |
| Locality Area | New York |
| Locality Payi | 37.95% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP)i | 10.00% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Indexi | 112.6 (12.6% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Mini | $164,626 |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CRWG Targeti | 33 CPCs |
| CPCs on Boardi | 27 CPCs |
|
Current Number of Trainees
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|
4 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 4 |
| Current Staffing Leveli | 79% |
|
Projected Staffing Leveli
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|
80% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 2.5 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Temporary Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 3.7 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 2.05 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 3.45 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 2.02 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 62% |
| ↳ New Hires | 75% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 62% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 4 days |
Historical Trends
JFK Staffing Percentages
JFK Personnel Counts
JFK Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 501,719 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 1,375 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
80.7% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
3 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#29 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
2 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
3 (11.1%) |
NCEPT is the centralized system for managing controller-requested transfers between facilities. Transfer requests are only approved based upon a set of complex metrics that attempt to balance the distribution of the workforce.
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Administration
| Organizational Structure | |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Eastern |
| District | New York |
| HR Region | Eastern |