SCH
Schenectady Tower
Non-Federal ATC Tower Schenectady, New York
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | SCH |
| Facility Name | Schenectady Tower |
| Airport Name | Schenectady County |
| Type | Non-Federal Tower |
| Operator | County-run Schenectady County |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0730-2230 MON-FRI; 0730-2100 WKNDS AND HOLS; CLSD THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS; OTR TIMES BY NOTAM. |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | ALB |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZBW |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| City, State | Schenectady, NY |
| Cost of Living Index | 99.6 (0.4% below avg) |
Controller Pay
| Pay Scale | Set by Schenectady County |
|---|---|
| Posted Rate | $64,753 to $76,763/yr (county exam notice, 2022) |
Controllers at non-federal towers hold an FAA Control Tower Operator certificate and are hired directly by the operator. Federal Contract Tower pay is the closest public benchmark.