M98 - Minneapolis TRACON
FAA Approach Control in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | M98 |
| Facility Name | Minneapolis TRACON |
| Type | Approach Control |
| Leveli | Level 10 History |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZMP |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6311 34th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55450 |
| Phone Number | 612-713-4000 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Minneapolis TRACON
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $75.17 | $101.47 | $156,872 | $211,777 |
| D3 | $63.80 | $75.17 | $133,148 | $156,872 |
| D2 | $52.43 | $63.80 | $109,429 | $133,148 |
| D1 | $41.07 | $52.43 | $85,713 | $109,429 |
| AG | $29.70 | $29.70 | $61,989 | $61,989 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 10 |
| Locality Area | Minneapolis |
| Locality Payi | 27.62% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP)i | 4.20% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Indexi | 104.8 (4.8% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Mini | $149,659 |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CRWG Targeti | 54 CPCs |
| CPCs on Boardi | 46 CPCs |
|
Current Number of Trainees
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15 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 8 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 1 (Transfer) | 3 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 4 |
| Current Staffing Leveli | 83% |
|
Projected Staffing Leveli
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85% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 9.6 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 8.8 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 2.20 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.8 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 2.2 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 64% |
| ↳ New Hires | 77% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 64% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 2 days |
Historical Trends
M98 Staffing Percentages
M98 Personnel Counts
M98 Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| TRACON Operations | 459,645 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 1,259 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
90.4% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#72 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
13 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
0 (0%) |
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 | Central |
| District | Minneapolis |
| HR Region | Great Lakes |