P80
Portland TRACON
FAA Approach Control Portland, Oregon
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | P80 |
| Facility Name | Portland TRACON |
| Type | Approach Control |
| Level | Level 9
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• Prior to Mar 2026: Level 8
• Prior to Nov 2023: Level 9 |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZSE |
| Location & Contact | |
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| Address | 7108 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97218 |
| Phone Number | 503-493-7500 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Portland TRACON, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $62.99 | $85.03 | $131,451 | $177,458 |
| D3 | $54.40 | $62.99 | $113,525 | $131,451 |
| D2 | $45.80 | $54.40 | $95,593 | $113,525 |
| AG | $28.62 | $28.62 | $59,737 | $59,737 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay, and the additions listed under Pay Factors, including this facility's 0.9% Controller Incentive Pay (how CIP works). It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 9 |
| Locality Area | Portland |
| Locality Pay | 26.13% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP) | 0.90% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 105.4 (5.4% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $124,693 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band maximum) | $139,698 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (26.13% of Basic Pay for Portland) | + $36,503 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $176,201 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (0.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,257 |
| = Total Pay | $177,458 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band minimum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (26.13% of Basic Pay for Portland) | + $27,040 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $130,520 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (0.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $931 |
| = Total Pay | $131,451 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band maximum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (26.13% of Basic Pay for Portland) | + $27,040 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $130,520 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (0.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $931 |
| = Total Pay | $131,451 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band minimum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (26.13% of Basic Pay for Portland) | + $23,352 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $112,721 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (0.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $804 |
| = Total Pay | $113,525 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band maximum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (26.13% of Basic Pay for Portland) | + $23,352 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $112,721 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (0.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $804 |
| = Total Pay | $113,525 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band minimum) | $75,253 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (26.13% of Basic Pay for Portland) | + $19,663 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $94,916 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (0.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $677 |
| = Total Pay | $95,593 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (26.13% of Basic Pay for Portland) | + $12,288 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $59,314 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (0.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $423 |
| = Total Pay | $59,737 |
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 (26.13% of Basic Pay for Portland) | + $12,288 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $59,314 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (0.9% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $423 |
| = Total Pay | $59,737 |
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, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 20 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 26 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 76.92% |
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Projected Staffing
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95.73% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 7.5 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 2.6 |
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Number of Trainees
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11 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 5 |
| ↳ Developmental 2 | 2 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 2 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 3 (Transfer) | 1 |
| Training Information, August 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 1.65 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.6 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.72 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 68% |
| ↳ New Hires | 75% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 62% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 5 days |
Historical Trends
P80 Staffing Percentages
P80 Personnel Counts
P80 Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See P80 transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 91.12% |
| Gaining Target | 98.81% |
| Possible Gains | 2 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 4 |
| ↳ Standard | 4 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 4 |
| Last Standard Release | 1.7 years ago |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
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| TRACON Operations | 317,948 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 871 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 9 TRACON) |
319,535 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -0.5% vs peer median |