MSP
Minneapolis Tower
FAA Control Tower Minneapolis, Minnesota
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | MSP |
| Facility Name | Minneapolis Tower |
| Airport Name | Minneapolis-St Paul Intl/Wold-Chamberlain |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 9
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• Prior to Aug 2023: Level 10
• Prior to Nov 2022: Level 11 |
| Core 30 Airport | Yes |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Approach/Departure | M98 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZMP |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
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| Address | 6311 34th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55450 |
| Phone Number | 612-713-4000 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Minneapolis Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $65.36 | $88.24 | $136,407 | $184,150 |
| D3 | $56.45 | $65.36 | $117,806 | $136,407 |
| D2 | $47.53 | $56.45 | $99,198 | $117,806 |
| AG | $29.70 | $29.70 | $61,989 | $61,989 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay, and the additions listed under Pay Factors, including this facility's 4.2% Controller Incentive Pay (how CIP works). It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 9 |
| Locality Area | Minneapolis |
| Locality Pay | 27.62% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP) | 4.20% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 104.8 (4.8% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $130,135 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band maximum) | $139,698 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (27.62% of Basic Pay for Minneapolis) | + $38,585 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $178,283 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (4.2% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $5,867 |
| = Total Pay | $184,150 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band minimum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (27.62% of Basic Pay for Minneapolis) | + $28,581 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $132,061 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (4.2% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $4,346 |
| = Total Pay | $136,407 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band maximum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (27.62% of Basic Pay for Minneapolis) | + $28,581 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $132,061 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (4.2% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $4,346 |
| = Total Pay | $136,407 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band minimum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (27.62% of Basic Pay for Minneapolis) | + $24,684 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $114,053 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (4.2% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $3,753 |
| = Total Pay | $117,806 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band maximum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (27.62% of Basic Pay for Minneapolis) | + $24,684 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $114,053 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (4.2% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $3,753 |
| = Total Pay | $117,806 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band minimum) | $75,253 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (27.62% of Basic Pay for Minneapolis) | + $20,784 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $96,037 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (4.2% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $3,161 |
| = Total Pay | $99,198 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (27.62% of Basic Pay for Minneapolis) | + $12,988 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $60,014 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (4.2% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,975 |
| = Total Pay | $61,989 |
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 (27.62% of Basic Pay for Minneapolis) | + $12,988 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $60,014 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (4.2% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,975 |
| = Total Pay | $61,989 |
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, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 35 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 33 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 106.06% |
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Projected Staffing
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117.09% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 5.1 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 2.4 |
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Number of Trainees
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6 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 4 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 3 (Transfer) | 2 |
| Training Information, July 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 1.27 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.22 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.27 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 86% |
| ↳ New Hires | 77% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 85% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 2 days |
Historical Trends
MSP Staffing Percentages
MSP Personnel Counts
MSP Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See MSP transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Non-Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 89.64% |
| Gaining Target | 89.64% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 4 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 2 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 3 |
| ↳ Standard | 3 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 13 |
| Last Standard Release | 0.5 years ago |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 352,908 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 967 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 9 Tower) |
367,537 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -4.0% vs peer median |