SDF - Standiford Tower
FAA Control Tower and Approach Control in Louisville, Kentucky
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | SDF |
| Facility Name | Standiford Tower |
| Airport Name | Louisville Muhammad Ali Intl |
| Type | Tower and Approach Control |
| Leveli | Level 9 History |
| Core 30 Airporti | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Airspace Class | Class C |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZID |
| Airport Diagram | View Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 755 Grade Ln Louisville, KY 40213 |
| Phone Number | 502-375-7415 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Standiford Tower
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 9 |
| Locality Area | Rest of U.S. |
| Locality Payi | 17.06% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Indexi | 93.1 (6.9% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Mini | $130,154 |
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Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Boardi | 36 CPCs |
| 2026 TRB Targeti | 47 CPCs |
| 2026 TRB Staffingi | 77% |
| CRWG Targeti | 52 CPCs |
|
Number of Trainees
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|
9 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 1 |
| ↳ Developmental 1 | 2 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 2 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 2 (Transfer) | 4 |
| Current CRWG Staffingi | 69% |
|
Projected CRWG Staffingi
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|
75% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 6.2 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 3.4 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 2.11 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 2.36 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 2.04 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 69% |
| ↳ New Hires | 67% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 69% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 2 days |
Historical Trends
SDF Staffing Percentages
SDF Personnel Counts
SDF Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 205,071 operations/year |
| TRACON Operations | 271,483 operations/year |
| Total Operations | 476,554 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 1,306 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
73.2% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
8 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#35 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
5 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
1 (2.8%) |
NCEPT is the centralized system for managing controller-requested transfers between facilities. Transfer requests are only approved based upon a set of complex metrics that attempt to balance the distribution of the workforce.
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Administration
| Organizational Structure | |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Central |
| District | Indianapolis |
| HR Region | Southwest |