RND
Randolph AFB
Air Force ATCT Universal City, Texas
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | RND |
| Facility Name | Randolph AFB |
| Type | ATCT |
| Military Branch | Air Force |
| Tower Operated By | U.S. Air Force DoD civilian controllers |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | MON-FRI 1300-0100Z++, CLSD WEEKEND & FEDERAL HOL. |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | SAT |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZHU |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Location | Universal City, TX |
| Cost of Living Index | 94.7 (5.3% below avg) |
Controller Pay
| DoD Civilian Pay (GS-2152) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 10 |
| GS-9 | $71,181 | $92,541 |
| GS-10 hired here | $78,386 | $101,897 |
| GS-11 hired here | $86,123 | $111,966 |
| GS-12 hired here | $103,225 | $134,195 |
| GS-13 | $122,749 | $159,575 |
Official federal pay rates for this location (OPM, January 2026). New hires usually start at the lower grades.