PHX
Phoenix Tower
FAA Control Tower Phoenix, Arizona
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | PHX |
| Facility Name | Phoenix Tower |
| Airport Name | Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 10 |
| Core 30 Airport | Yes |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class B |
| Approach/Departure | P50 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAB |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Address | 3500 E Sky Harbor Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85034 |
| Phone Number | 602-306-2500 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Phoenix Tower
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $69.82 | $94.26 | $145,721 | $196,723 |
| D3 | $59.26 | $69.82 | $123,684 | $145,721 |
| D2 | $48.71 | $59.26 | $101,650 | $123,684 |
| D1 | $38.15 | $48.71 | $79,621 | $101,650 |
| AG | $27.59 | $27.59 | $57,583 | $57,583 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
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| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 10 |
| Locality Area | Phoenix |
| Locality Pay | 22.45% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 103.3 (3.3% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $141,039 |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 28 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 36 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 77.78% |
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Projected Staffing
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86.31% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 3.7 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.5 |
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Number of Trainees
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4 trainees |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 3 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 1 |
| Training Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 0.86 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.19 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.86 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 92% |
| ↳ New Hires | 75% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 91% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 3 days |
Historical Trends
PHX Staffing Percentages
PHX Personnel Counts
PHX Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities.
| Eligibility & Staffing, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Non-Academy Sourced |
| Incentive Award | $30,000 |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 88.32% |
| Gaining Target | 88.32% |
| Possible Gains | 1 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 0 |
| ↳ Standard | 0 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 10 |
| Last Standard Release | None in 3+ years |
| ERR Demand History | |
|---|---|
| Priority / Draft Order Mar 2026 |
#142 |
| Inbound ERRs on File Feb 2026 |
31 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRs Feb 2026 |
3 (10.7%) |
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| June 2025 - May 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 507,450 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 1,390 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 10 Tower) |
422,299 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | +20.2% vs peer median |