LAN
Lansing Tower
FAA Control Tower Lansing, Michigan
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | LAN |
| Facility Name | Lansing Tower |
| Airport Name | Capital Region Intl |
| Type | Tower
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• Prior to Jul 2019: Tower and Approach Control
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| Level | Level 4
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• Prior to Jun 2020: Level 6
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| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
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| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Approach/Departure | AZO |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZOB |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
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| Address | 4100 Capital City Blvd Lansing, MI 48906 |
| Phone Number | 517-321-1355 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Lansing Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $38.16 | $51.51 | $79,633 | $107,501 |
| D3 | $35.95 | $38.16 | $75,037 | $79,633 |
| AG | $29.34 | $29.34 | $61,237 | $61,237 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay, and the additions listed under Pay Factors, including this facility's 1.1% Controller Incentive Pay (how CIP works). It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 4 |
| Locality Area | Detroit |
| Locality Pay | 29.12% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP) | 1.10% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 95.0 (5.0% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $83,833 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 4 CPC band maximum) | $82,554 |
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| + Locality Pay (29.12% of Basic Pay for Detroit) | + $24,039 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $106,593 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.1% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $908 |
| = Total Pay | $107,501 |
| Basic Pay (Level 4 CPC band minimum) | $61,153 |
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| + Locality Pay (29.12% of Basic Pay for Detroit) | + $17,807 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $78,960 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.1% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $673 |
| = Total Pay | $79,633 |
| Basic Pay (Level 4 D3 band maximum) | $61,153 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (29.12% of Basic Pay for Detroit) | + $17,807 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $78,960 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.1% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $673 |
| = Total Pay | $79,633 |
| Basic Pay (Level 4 D3 band minimum) | $57,623 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (29.12% of Basic Pay for Detroit) | + $16,780 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $74,403 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.1% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $634 |
| = Total Pay | $75,037 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
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| + Locality Pay (29.12% of Basic Pay for Detroit) | + $13,694 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $60,720 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.1% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $517 |
| = Total Pay | $61,237 |
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 (29.12% of Basic Pay for Detroit) | + $13,694 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $60,720 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.1% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $517 |
| = Total Pay | $61,237 |
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, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 9 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 11 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 81.82% |
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Projected Staffing
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139.04% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 7.7 |
| ↳ Committed Outbounds | - 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 0.4 |
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Number of Trainees
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8 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 5 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 3 |
| Training Information, August 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 0.66 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 0.7 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.22 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 96% |
| ↳ New Hires | 94% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 100% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 3 days |
Historical Trends
LAN Staffing Percentages
LAN Personnel Counts
LAN Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See LAN transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 87.95% |
| Gaining Target | 106.13% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 11 |
| ↳ Standard | 11 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 0 |
| Last Standard Release | 0.4 years ago |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
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| Tower Operations | 42,705 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 117 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 4 Tower) |
43,692 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -2.3% vs peer median |