ORF
Norfolk Tower
FAA Air Traffic Control Tower at Norfolk International Airport Virginia Beach, Virginia
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | ORF |
| Facility Name | Norfolk Tower |
| Airport | Norfolk International Airport |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Level | Level 8 |
| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZDC |
| Towers Served | PHF |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Address | 1245 Miller Store Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
| Phone Number | 757-460-5142 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Norfolk Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $53.31 | $71.97 | $111,256 | $150,197 |
| D3 | $46.67 | $53.31 | $97,410 | $111,256 |
| D2 | $40.04 | $46.67 | $83,561 | $97,410 |
| AG | $26.77 | $26.77 | $55,867 | $55,867 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 8 |
| Locality Area | Virginia Beach |
| Locality Pay | 18.80% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 97.9 (2.1% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $113,596 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 8 CPC band maximum) | $126,428 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.8% of Basic Pay for Virginia Beach) | + $23,769 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $150,197 |
| = Total Pay | $150,197 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 CPC band minimum) | $93,650 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.8% of Basic Pay for Virginia Beach) | + $17,606 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $111,256 |
| = Total Pay | $111,256 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D3 band maximum) | $93,650 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.8% of Basic Pay for Virginia Beach) | + $17,606 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $111,256 |
| = Total Pay | $111,256 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D3 band minimum) | $81,995 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.8% of Basic Pay for Virginia Beach) | + $15,415 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $97,410 |
| = Total Pay | $97,410 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D2 band maximum) | $81,995 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.8% of Basic Pay for Virginia Beach) | + $15,415 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $97,410 |
| = Total Pay | $97,410 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D2 band minimum) | $70,338 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.8% of Basic Pay for Virginia Beach) | + $13,223 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $83,561 |
| = Total Pay | $83,561 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.8% of Basic Pay for Virginia Beach) | + $8,841 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,867 |
| = Total Pay | $55,867 |
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 (18.8% of Basic Pay for Virginia Beach) | + $8,841 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,867 |
| = Total Pay | $55,867 |
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, September 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 17 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 30 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 56.67% |
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Projected Staffing
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77.97% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 8.8 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 3 |
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Number of Trainees
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15 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 7 |
| ↳ Developmental 2 | 3 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 2 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 3 |
| Training Information, September 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 2.25 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 2.26 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.82 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 59% |
| ↳ New Hires | 63% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 74% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 4 days |
Historical Trends
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NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See ORF transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, September 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 93.31% |
| Gaining Target | 99.98% |
| Possible Gains | 12 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 1 |
| ↳ Standard | 0 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 1 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 3 |
| Last Standard Release | None in 3+ years |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| August 2025 - July 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 91,028 operations/yr |
| TRACON Operations | 190,535 operations/yr |
| Total Operations | 281,563 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 771 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 8 Up/Down) |
337,151 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -16.5% vs peer median |