LAS
Las Vegas Tower
FAA Control Tower Las Vegas, Nevada
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | LAS |
| Facility Name | Las Vegas Tower |
| Airport Name | Harry Reid Intl |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 11 |
| Core 30 Airport | Yes |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Approach/Departure | L30 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZLA |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Address | 5755 Kelley Ln Las Vegas, NV 89119 |
| Phone Number | 702-262-5910 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Las Vegas Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $71.76 | $96.87 | $149,758 | $202,177 |
| D3 | $60.55 | $71.76 | $126,378 | $149,758 |
| D2 | $49.35 | $60.55 | $102,996 | $126,378 |
| D1 | $38.15 | $49.35 | $79,611 | $102,996 |
| AG | $26.94 | $26.94 | $56,229 | $56,229 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 11 |
| Locality Area | Las Vegas |
| Locality Pay | 19.57% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 100.2 (0.2% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $149,429 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 11 CPC band maximum) | $169,087 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.57% of Basic Pay for Las Vegas) | + $33,090 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $202,177 |
| = Total Pay | $202,177 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 CPC band minimum) | $125,247 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.57% of Basic Pay for Las Vegas) | + $24,511 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $149,758 |
| = Total Pay | $149,758 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D3 band maximum) | $125,247 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.57% of Basic Pay for Las Vegas) | + $24,511 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $149,758 |
| = Total Pay | $149,758 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D3 band minimum) | $105,694 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.57% of Basic Pay for Las Vegas) | + $20,684 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $126,378 |
| = Total Pay | $126,378 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D2 band maximum) | $105,694 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.57% of Basic Pay for Las Vegas) | + $20,684 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $126,378 |
| = Total Pay | $126,378 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D2 band minimum) | $86,138 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.57% of Basic Pay for Las Vegas) | + $16,858 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $102,996 |
| = Total Pay | $102,996 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D1 band maximum) | $86,138 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.57% of Basic Pay for Las Vegas) | + $16,858 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $102,996 |
| = Total Pay | $102,996 |
| Basic Pay (Level 11 D1 band minimum) | $66,581 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.57% of Basic Pay for Las Vegas) | + $13,030 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $79,611 |
| = Total Pay | $79,611 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.57% of Basic Pay for Las Vegas) | + $9,203 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $56,229 |
| = Total Pay | $56,229 |
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 (19.57% of Basic Pay for Las Vegas) | + $9,203 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $56,229 |
| = Total Pay | $56,229 |
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 | 33 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 43 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 74.42% |
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Projected Staffing
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77.85% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 1.9 |
| ↳ Temporary Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.4 |
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Number of Trainees
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3 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 1 (Transfer) | 2 |
| Training Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 0.96 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 3.45 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.96 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 64% |
| ↳ New Hires | 75% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 64% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 3 days |
Historical Trends
LAS Staffing Percentages
LAS Personnel Counts
LAS Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See LAS transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Non-Academy Sourced |
| Incentive Award | $40,000 |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 88.64% |
| Gaining Target | 88.64% |
| Possible Gains | 8 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 1 |
| ↳ Standard | 0 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 1 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 17 |
| Last Standard Release | None in 3+ years |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 588,759 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 1,613 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 11 Tower) |
498,244 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | +18.2% vs peer median |