RNO
Reno Tower
FAA Control Tower Reno, Nevada
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | RNO |
| Facility Name | Reno Tower |
| Airport Name | Reno/Tahoe Intl |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 6
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• Prior to Jul 2024: Level 5
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| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Approach/Departure | NCT |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZOA |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
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| Address | 755 S Rock Blvd Reno, NV 89502 |
| Phone Number | 775-324-8553 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Reno Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $43.70 | $59.00 | $91,210 | $123,131 |
| D3 | $39.48 | $43.70 | $82,389 | $91,210 |
| AG | $26.80 | $26.80 | $55,923 | $55,923 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay, and the additions listed under Pay Factors, including this facility's 1.4% Controller Incentive Pay (how CIP works). It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 6 |
| Locality Area | Reno |
| Locality Pay | 17.52% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP) | 1.40% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 101.0 (1.0% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $90,298 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 6 CPC band maximum) | $103,541 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.52% of Basic Pay for Reno) | + $18,140 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $121,681 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,450 |
| = Total Pay | $123,131 |
| Basic Pay (Level 6 CPC band minimum) | $76,699 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.52% of Basic Pay for Reno) | + $13,437 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $90,136 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,074 |
| = Total Pay | $91,210 |
| Basic Pay (Level 6 D3 band maximum) | $76,699 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.52% of Basic Pay for Reno) | + $13,437 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $90,136 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,074 |
| = Total Pay | $91,210 |
| Basic Pay (Level 6 D3 band minimum) | $69,281 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.52% of Basic Pay for Reno) | + $12,138 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $81,419 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $970 |
| = Total Pay | $82,389 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.52% of Basic Pay for Reno) | + $8,239 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,265 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $658 |
| = Total Pay | $55,923 |
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 (17.52% of Basic Pay for Reno) | + $8,239 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,265 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $658 |
| = Total Pay | $55,923 |
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 | 13 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 15 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 86.67% |
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Projected Staffing
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98.27% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 2.1 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 0.8 |
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Number of Trainees
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4 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 2 |
| ↳ Developmental 3 | 2 |
| Training Information, August 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 0.93 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.06 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.47 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 51% |
| ↳ New Hires | 52% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 90% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 4 days |
Historical Trends
RNO Staffing Percentages
RNO Personnel Counts
RNO Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See RNO transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 88.81% |
| Gaining Target | 102.15% |
| Possible Gains | 2 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 7 |
| ↳ Standard | 5 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 2 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 1 |
| Last Standard Release | 1.9 years ago |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
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| Tower Operations | 130,005 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 356 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 6 Tower) |
139,448 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -6.8% vs peer median |