U90
Tucson TRACON
FAA Approach Control Tucson, Arizona
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | U90 |
| Facility Name | Tucson TRACON |
| Type | Approach Control |
| Level | Level 8 |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAB |
| Location & Contact | |
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| Address | 4445 S Phoenix St Tucson, AZ 85707 |
| Phone Number | 520-670-5087 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Tucson TRACON, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $54.15 | $73.11 | $113,017 | $152,574 |
| D3 | $47.41 | $54.15 | $98,951 | $113,017 |
| D2 | $40.67 | $47.41 | $84,884 | $98,951 |
| AG | $27.19 | $27.19 | $56,750 | $56,750 |
| 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 8 |
| Locality Area | Tucson |
| Locality Pay | 19.28% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP) | 1.40% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 96.9 (3.1% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $116,633 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 8 CPC band maximum) | $126,428 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.28% of Basic Pay for Tucson) | + $24,376 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $150,804 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,770 |
| = Total Pay | $152,574 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 CPC band minimum) | $93,650 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.28% of Basic Pay for Tucson) | + $18,056 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $111,706 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,311 |
| = Total Pay | $113,017 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D3 band maximum) | $93,650 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.28% of Basic Pay for Tucson) | + $18,056 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $111,706 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,311 |
| = Total Pay | $113,017 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D3 band minimum) | $81,995 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.28% of Basic Pay for Tucson) | + $15,808 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $97,803 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,148 |
| = Total Pay | $98,951 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D2 band maximum) | $81,995 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.28% of Basic Pay for Tucson) | + $15,808 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $97,803 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $1,148 |
| = Total Pay | $98,951 |
| Basic Pay (Level 8 D2 band minimum) | $70,338 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.28% of Basic Pay for Tucson) | + $13,561 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $83,899 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $985 |
| = Total Pay | $84,884 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (19.28% of Basic Pay for Tucson) | + $9,066 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $56,092 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $658 |
| = Total Pay | $56,750 |
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 (19.28% of Basic Pay for Tucson) | + $9,066 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $56,092 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (1.4% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $658 |
| = Total Pay | $56,750 |
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, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CPCs on Board | 14 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 19 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 73.68% |
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Projected Staffing
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113.50% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 8.5 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.7 |
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Number of Trainees
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12 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 9 |
| ↳ Developmental 2 | 3 |
| Training Information, July 2026 | |
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| Training Time (Avg) | 1.52 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.95 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.79 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 71% |
| ↳ New Hires | 88% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 53% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 2 days |
Historical Trends
U90 Staffing Percentages
U90 Personnel Counts
U90 Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities.
| Eligibility & Staffing, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 90.44% |
| Gaining Target | 100.96% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 0 |
| ↳ Standard | 0 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 0 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 0 |
| Last Standard Release | None in 3+ years |
| ERR Demand History | |
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| Priority / Draft Order Mar 2026 |
#87 |
| Inbound ERRs on File Feb 2026 |
3 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRs Feb 2026 |
1 (6.7%) |
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| June 2025 - May 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| TRACON Operations | 202,565 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 555 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 8 TRACON) |
240,981 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -15.9% vs peer median |