SDF
Standiford Tower
FAA Control Tower and Approach Control Louisville, Kentucky
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | SDF |
| Facility Name | Standiford Tower |
| Airport Name | Louisville Muhammad Ali Intl |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Level | Level 9
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• Prior to Oct 2022: Level 8
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| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZID |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
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| View on full map → | |
| Address | 755 Grade Ln Louisville, KY 40213 |
| Phone Number | 502-375-7415 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Standiford Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $58.04 | $78.36 | $121,134 | $163,531 |
| D3 | $50.13 | $58.04 | $104,615 | $121,134 |
| D2 | $42.21 | $50.13 | $88,091 | $104,615 |
| D1 | $34.29 | $42.21 | $71,573 | $88,091 |
| AG | $26.38 | $26.38 | $55,049 | $55,049 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay. It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 9 |
| Locality Area | Rest of U.S. |
| Locality Pay | 17.06% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 93.1 (6.9% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $130,154 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band maximum) | $139,698 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $23,833 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $163,531 |
| = Total Pay | $163,531 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band minimum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $17,654 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $121,134 |
| = Total Pay | $121,134 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band maximum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $17,654 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $121,134 |
| = Total Pay | $121,134 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band minimum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $15,246 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $104,615 |
| = Total Pay | $104,615 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band maximum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $15,246 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $104,615 |
| = Total Pay | $104,615 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band minimum) | $75,253 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $12,838 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $88,091 |
| = Total Pay | $88,091 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D1 band maximum) | $75,253 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $12,838 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $88,091 |
| = Total Pay | $88,091 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D1 band minimum) | $61,142 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $10,431 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $71,573 |
| = Total Pay | $71,573 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $8,023 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,049 |
| = Total Pay | $55,049 |
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 (17.06% of Basic Pay for Rest of U.S.) | + $8,023 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $55,049 |
| = Total Pay | $55,049 |
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 | 37 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 47 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 78.72% |
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Projected Staffing
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78.56% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 4.6 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 4.7 |
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Number of Trainees
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7 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 1 |
| ↳ Developmental 1 | 3 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 2 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 1 |
| Training Information, August 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 2.03 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 2.46 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 1.97 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 66% |
| ↳ New Hires | 71% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 67% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 2 days |
Historical Trends
SDF Staffing Percentages
SDF Personnel Counts
SDF Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See SDF transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, August 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 92.34% |
| Gaining Target | 96.60% |
| Possible Gains | 13 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 1 |
| ↳ Standard | 0 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 1 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 2 |
| Last Standard Release | None in 3+ years |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| July 2025 - June 2026 (12 Months) | |
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| Tower Operations | 207,571 operations/yr |
| TRACON Operations | 273,589 operations/yr |
| Total Operations | 481,160 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 1,318 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 9 Up/Down) |
501,026 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -4.0% vs peer median |