NEL
Lakehurst Tower
Navy ATCT Lakehurst, New Jersey
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | NEL |
| Facility Name | Lakehurst Tower |
| Airport Name | Lakehurst Maxfield Fld |
| Type | ATCT |
| Military Branch | Navy |
| Tower Operated By | U.S. Air Force (305th OSS Det 1) Active-duty military controllers |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | MON-WED 1300-1700Z++ THU-FRI 1300-0100Z++. |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | WRI |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZNY |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Location | Lakehurst, NJ |
| Cost of Living Index | 112.6 (12.6% above avg) |
Controller Pay
| Military Controller Pay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Years of Service | Monthly Basic Pay |
| E-3 | over 2 yrs | $3,015 |
| E-4 | over 3 yrs | $3,482 |
| E-5 | over 6 yrs | $4,110 |
| E-6 | over 10 yrs | $4,760 |
| E-7 | over 14 yrs | $5,835 |
Plus tax-free housing and food allowances; some ATC assignments add $75–$450/mo special duty pay.