P50 - Phoenix TRACON
FAA Approach Control in Phoenix, Arizona
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | P50 |
| Name | Phoenix TRACON |
| Type | Approach Control |
| Leveli | Level 11 |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAB |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3500 E Sky Harbor Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85034 |
| Phone Number | 602-306-2500 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Phoenix TRACON
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $73.49 | $99.21 | $153,365 | $207,046 |
| D3 | $62.01 | $73.49 | $129,422 | $153,365 |
| D2 | $50.54 | $62.01 | $105,477 | $129,422 |
| D1 | $39.07 | $50.54 | $81,529 | $105,477 |
| AG | $27.59 | $27.59 | $57,583 | $57,583 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 11 |
| Locality Area | Phoenix |
| Locality Payi | 22.45% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Indexi | 103.3 (3.3% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Mini | $148,437 |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CRWG Targeti | 58 CPCs |
| CPCs on Boardi | 50 CPCs |
|
Current Number of Trainees
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11 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 6 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 1 (Transfer) | 3 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 3 (Transfer) | 1 |
| Current Staffing Leveli | 81% |
|
Projected Staffing Leveli
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|
91% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 9.8 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 3 |
| ↳ Temporary Inbounds | + 2 |
| ↳ Committed Outbounds | - 3 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 5.4 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 1.75 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 2.41 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.63 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 89% |
| ↳ New Hires | 100% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 87% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 3 days |
Historical Trends
P50 Staffing Percentages
P50 Personnel Counts
P50 Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| TRACON Operations | 776,832 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 2,128 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
89.5% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#91 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
20 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
1 (2%) |
NCEPT is the centralized system for managing controller-requested transfers between facilities. Transfer requests are only approved based upon a set of complex metrics that attempt to balance the distribution of the workforce.
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Administration
| Organizational Structure | |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Central |
| District | Albuquerque |
| HR Region | Southwest |