VBG
Vandenberg Space Force Base
Air Force ATCT Lompoc, California
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | VBG |
| Facility Name | Vandenberg Space Force Base |
| Type | ATCT |
| Military Branch | Air Force |
| Tower Operated By | Serco Inc. Contract controllers |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0800-1700 EXCPT SAT-SUN & HOLIDAYS |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | SBA |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZLA |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| Location | Lompoc, CA |
| Cost of Living Index | 108.8 (8.8% above avg) |
Controller Pay
| Contract Controller Pay | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Rate (floor) | $41.19 / hr | $85,700 / yr |
| Health & Welfare | $5.92 / hr | $12,300 / yr |
| Total Compensation | $47.11 / hr | $98,000 / yr |
Federal minimum rates for contracted tower controllers here (U.S. Labor Dept., January 2026). Serco Inc. may pay more.