R90
Omaha TRACON
FAA Approach Control Bellevue, Nebraska
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | R90 |
| Facility Name | Omaha TRACON |
| Type | Approach Control |
| Level | Level 8 |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZMP |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
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| Address | 100 Tracon Hill Bellevue, NE 68005 |
| Phone Number | 402-682-4340 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Omaha TRACON, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $53.05 | $71.62 | $110,723 | $149,476 |
| D3 | $46.45 | $53.05 | $96,943 | $110,723 |
| D2 | $39.85 | $46.45 | $83,160 | $96,943 |
| AG | $26.64 | $26.64 | $55,599 | $55,599 |
| 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 | Omaha |
| Locality Pay | 18.23% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 91.9 (8.1% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $120,469 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 8 CPC band maximum) | $126,428 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.23% of Basic Pay for Omaha) | + $23,048 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $149,476 |
| = Total Pay | $149,476 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 CPC band minimum) | $93,650 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.23% of Basic Pay for Omaha) | + $17,073 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $110,723 |
| = Total Pay | $110,723 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D3 band maximum) | $93,650 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.23% of Basic Pay for Omaha) | + $17,073 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $110,723 |
| = Total Pay | $110,723 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D3 band minimum) | $81,995 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.23% of Basic Pay for Omaha) | + $14,948 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $96,943 |
| = Total Pay | $96,943 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D2 band maximum) | $81,995 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.23% of Basic Pay for Omaha) | + $14,948 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $96,943 |
| = Total Pay | $96,943 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D2 band minimum) | $70,338 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.23% of Basic Pay for Omaha) | + $12,822 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $83,160 |
| = Total Pay | $83,160 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (18.23% of Basic Pay for Omaha) | + $8,573 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,599 |
| = Total Pay | $55,599 |
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 (18.23% of Basic Pay for Omaha) | + $8,573 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,599 |
| = Total Pay | $55,599 |
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, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 20 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 22 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 90.91% |
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Projected Staffing
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124.28% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 11 |
| ↳ Committed Outbounds | - 2 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.7 |
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Number of Trainees
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11 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 7 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 1 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 3 |
| Training Information, August 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 1.02 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 0.92 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.15 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 100% |
| ↳ New Hires | 100% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 100% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 1 days |
Historical Trends
R90 Staffing Percentages
R90 Personnel Counts
R90 Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See R90 transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 89.10% |
| Gaining Target | 98.19% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 10 |
| ↳ Standard | 10 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 6 |
| Last Standard Release | 0.6 years ago |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
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| TRACON Operations | 241,133 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 661 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 8 TRACON) |
241,133 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | +0.0% vs peer median |