POU
Poughkeepsie Tower
FAA Control Tower Wappingers Falls, New York
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | POU |
| Facility Name | Poughkeepsie Tower |
| Airport Name | Hudson Valley Rgnl |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 5
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• Prior to Jan 2025: Level 4
• Prior to May 2018: Level 5 |
| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0700-2200 15 MAY-14 SEP; 0700-2100 15 SEP-14 MAY |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | N90 |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZNY |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
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| Address | 265 New Hackensack Rd Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 |
| Phone Number | 845-462-3434 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Poughkeepsie Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $46.81 | $63.19 | $97,691 | $131,882 |
| D3 | $43.04 | $46.81 | $89,816 | $97,691 |
| AG | $31.71 | $31.71 | $66,189 | $66,189 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay, and the additions listed under Pay Factors, including this facility's 2.8% Controller Incentive Pay (how CIP works). It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 5 |
| Locality Area | New York |
| Locality Pay | 37.95% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP) | 2.80% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 109.4 (9.4% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $89,281 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 5 CPC band maximum) | $93,699 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $35,559 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $129,258 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (2.8% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $2,624 |
| = Total Pay | $131,882 |
| Basic Pay (Level 5 CPC band minimum) | $69,408 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $26,340 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $95,748 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (2.8% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,943 |
| = Total Pay | $97,691 |
| Basic Pay (Level 5 D3 band maximum) | $69,408 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $26,340 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $95,748 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (2.8% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,943 |
| = Total Pay | $97,691 |
| Basic Pay (Level 5 D3 band minimum) | $63,812 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $24,217 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $88,029 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (2.8% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,787 |
| = Total Pay | $89,816 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $17,846 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $64,872 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (2.8% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,317 |
| = Total Pay | $66,189 |
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 (37.95% of Basic Pay for New York) | + $17,846 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $64,872 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (2.8% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,317 |
| = Total Pay | $66,189 |
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, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 10 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 10 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 100.00% |
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Projected Staffing
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127.13% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 2 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 0.3 |
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Number of Trainees
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2 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 1 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 1 |
| Training Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 0.81 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 0.92 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.38 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 100% |
| ↳ New Hires | 100% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 89% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 4 days |
Historical Trends
POU Staffing Percentages
POU Personnel Counts
POU Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See POU transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 88.16% |
| Gaining Target | 108.16% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 1 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 2 |
| ↳ Standard | 2 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 0 |
| Last Standard Release | 1.2 years ago |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| June 2025 - May 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 78,127 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 214 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 5 Tower) |
81,594 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -4.2% vs peer median |