SDF - Standiford Tower

FAA Control Tower and Approach Control in Louisville, Kentucky

Facility Information

Basic Information
Identifier SDF
Name Standiford Tower
Leveli Level 9
Type Tower and Approach Control
Service Area Central
District Indianapolis
Contact Information
Phone Number 502-375-7415
Address 755 Grade Ln
Louisville, KY 40213
Hours of Operationi 0000-2359 (always open)

Salary Information

2025 Pay Table for Standiford Tower
Career Leveli Hourly Min. Hourly Max. Salary Min. Salary Max.i
CPC $57.47 $77.58 $119,935 $161,912
D3 $49.63 $57.47 $103,579 $119,935
D2 $41.79 $49.63 $87,218 $103,579
D1 $33.96 $41.79 $70,865 $87,218
AG $26.12 $26.12 $54,503 $54,503
Includes everything except premium pay.
Standiford Tower Pay Factors
Facility Leveli Level 9
Locality Area Rest of U.S.
Locality Payi 17.06%

Staffing and Training

Staffing Information, November 2025
CRWG Targeti 52 CPCs
CPCs on Boardi 36 CPCs
Current Number of Trainees 7 trainees
Current Staffing Leveli 69%
Projected Staffing Leveli 72%
Training Information, November 2025
Average Training Timei 2.11 years
Training Success Ratei 69%
Travel Days from Academyi 2 days

Traffic

October 2024 through September 2025
Tower Operations 204,332 operations/year
TRACON Operations 272,382 operations/year
Total Operations 476,714 operations/year
Average Daily Operations 1,306 operations/day