MIA
Miami Tower
FAA Control Tower and Approach Control Miami, Florida
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | MIA |
| Facility Name | Miami Tower |
| Airport Name | Miami Intl |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Level | Level 12 |
| Core 30 Airport | Yes |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZMA |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Address | 6400 NW 22nd St Miami, FL 33122 |
| Phone Number | 305-869-5400 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Miami Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $78.56 | $106.06 | $163,958 | $221,343 |
| D3 | $65.94 | $78.56 | $137,626 | $163,958 |
| D2 | $53.33 | $65.94 | $111,297 | $137,626 |
| D1 | $40.71 | $53.33 | $84,961 | $111,297 |
| AG | $28.09 | $28.09 | $58,627 | $58,627 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 12 |
| Locality Area | Miami |
| Locality Pay | 24.67% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 114.2 (14.2% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $143,621 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 12 CPC band maximum) | $177,543 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (24.67% of Basic Pay for Miami) | + $43,800 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $221,343 |
| = Total Pay | $221,343 |
| Basic Pay (Level 12 CPC band minimum) | $131,514 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (24.67% of Basic Pay for Miami) | + $32,444 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $163,958 |
| = Total Pay | $163,958 |
| Basic Pay (Level 12 D3 band maximum) | $131,514 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (24.67% of Basic Pay for Miami) | + $32,444 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $163,958 |
| = Total Pay | $163,958 |
| Basic Pay (Level 12 D3 band minimum) | $110,392 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (24.67% of Basic Pay for Miami) | + $27,234 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $137,626 |
| = Total Pay | $137,626 |
| Basic Pay (Level 12 D2 band maximum) | $110,392 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (24.67% of Basic Pay for Miami) | + $27,234 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $137,626 |
| = Total Pay | $137,626 |
| Basic Pay (Level 12 D2 band minimum) | $89,273 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (24.67% of Basic Pay for Miami) | + $22,024 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $111,297 |
| = Total Pay | $111,297 |
| Basic Pay (Level 12 D1 band maximum) | $89,273 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (24.67% of Basic Pay for Miami) | + $22,024 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $111,297 |
| = Total Pay | $111,297 |
| Basic Pay (Level 12 D1 band minimum) | $68,149 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (24.67% of Basic Pay for Miami) | + $16,812 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $84,961 |
| = Total Pay | $84,961 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (24.67% of Basic Pay for Miami) | + $11,601 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $58,627 |
| = Total Pay | $58,627 |
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 (24.67% of Basic Pay for Miami) | + $11,601 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $58,627 |
| = Total Pay | $58,627 |
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 | 68 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 90 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 75.56% |
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Projected Staffing
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79.52% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 14.2 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 2 |
| ↳ Placement List Inbounds | + 2 |
| ↳ Committed Outbounds | - 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 12.1 |
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Number of Trainees
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23 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 2 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 15 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 1 (Transfer) | 6 |
| Training Information, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 2.67 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 2.46 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 2.7 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 62% |
| ↳ New Hires | 71% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 62% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 4 days |
Historical Trends
MIA Staffing Percentages
MIA Personnel Counts
MIA Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See MIA transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Non-Academy Sourced |
| Incentive Award | $60,000 |
| ↳ Geographical Incentive | + $10,000 |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 94.40% |
| Gaining Target | 94.40% |
| Possible Gains | 22 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 0 |
| ↳ Standard | 0 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 42 |
| 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 | 508,828 operations/yr |
| TRACON Operations | 1,176,609 operations/yr |
| Total Operations | 1,685,437 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 4,618 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 12 Up/Down) |
1,477,620 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | +14.1% vs peer median |