U90 - Tucson TRACON
FAA Approach Control in Tucson, Arizona
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | U90 |
| Name | Tucson TRACON |
| Type | Approach Control |
| Leveli | Level 8 |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operationi | 0000-2359 (always open) |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZAB |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4445 S Phoenix St Tucson, AZ 85707 |
| Phone Number | 520-670-5087 |
Salary Information
2026 Pay for Tucson TRACON
| Career Leveli | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Salary Min. | Salary Max.i |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Includes everything except premium pay. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Leveli | Level 8 |
| Locality Area | Tucson |
| Locality Payi | 19.28% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP)i | 1.40% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Indexi | 96.9 (3.1% below avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Mini | $116,633 |
Staffing and Training
| Staffing Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| CRWG Targeti | 24 CPCs |
| CPCs on Boardi | 15 CPCs |
|
Current Number of Trainees
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|
8 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 5 |
| ↳ Developmental 2 | 3 |
| Current Staffing Leveli | 58% |
|
Projected Staffing Leveli
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|
79% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 5.7 |
| ↳ Temporary Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 1.7 |
| Training Information, April 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg)i | 1.52 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.95 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 0.79 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg)i | 71% |
| ↳ New Hires | 88% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 53% |
| Travel Days from Academyi | 2 days |
Historical Trends
U90 Staffing Percentages
U90 Personnel Counts
U90 Training Metrics
Traffic
| April 2025 - March 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| TRACON Operations | 203,928 operations/year |
| Average Daily Operations | 559 operations/day |
Traffic History
NCEPT
| Current NCEPT Metrics | |
|---|---|
| Possible Lossesi Apr 2026 |
0 |
| Expected Staffing (12-Month)i Apr 2026 |
70.2% |
| Possible Gains to National Avgi Apr 2026 |
2 |
| Priority / Draft Orderi Mar 2026 |
#87 |
| Inbound ERRs on Filei Feb 2026 |
3 |
| Employees with Outbound ERRsi Feb 2026 |
1 (6.7%) |
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 | Albuquerque |
| HR Region | Southwest |