MCO
Orlando Tower
FAA Control Tower Orlando, Florida
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | MCO |
| Facility Name | Orlando Tower |
| Airport Name | Orlando Intl |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 9 |
| Core 30 Airport | Yes |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Approach/Departure | F11 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZJX |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Address | 9685 Jeff Fuqua Blvd N Orlando, FL 32827 |
| Phone Number | 407-852-7500 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Orlando Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $58.04 | $78.36 | $121,134 | $163,531 |
| D3 | $50.13 | $58.04 | $104,615 | $121,134 |
| D2 | $42.21 | $50.13 | $88,091 | $104,615 |
| AG | $26.38 | $26.38 | $55,049 | $55,049 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 9 |
| Locality Area | Rest of U.S. |
| Locality Pay | 17.06% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 101.4 (1.4% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $119,438 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band maximum) | $139,698 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $23,833 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $163,531 |
| = Total Pay | $163,531 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band minimum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $17,654 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $121,134 |
| = Total Pay | $121,134 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band maximum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $17,654 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $121,134 |
| = Total Pay | $121,134 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band minimum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $15,246 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $104,615 |
| = Total Pay | $104,615 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band maximum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $15,246 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $104,615 |
| = Total Pay | $104,615 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band minimum) | $75,253 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $12,838 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $88,091 |
| = Total Pay | $88,091 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $8,023 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,049 |
| = Total Pay | $55,049 |
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 (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $8,023 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,049 |
| = Total Pay | $55,049 |
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, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 32 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 33 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 87.88% |
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Projected Staffing
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102.47% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 4.3 |
| ↳ Temporary Inbounds | + 3 |
| ↳ Committed Outbounds | - 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.4 |
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Number of Trainees
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5 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 4 |
| Training Information, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 0.67 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.22 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.67 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 85% |
| ↳ New Hires | 77% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 85% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 3 days |
Historical Trends
MCO Staffing Percentages
MCO Personnel Counts
MCO Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See MCO transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Non-Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 87.98% |
| Gaining Target | 87.98% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 5 |
| ↳ Standard | 5 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 20 |
| Last Standard Release | 2.5 years ago |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 421,366 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 1,154 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 9 Tower) |
367,537 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | +14.6% vs peer median |