VLD
Valdosta Tower
Non-Federal ATC Tower Valdosta, Georgia
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | VLD |
| Facility Name | Valdosta Tower |
| Airport Name | Valdosta Rgnl |
| Type | Non-Federal Tower |
| Operator | Airport contract Advanced ATC |
| Tower Owner | Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority |
| History | Replacement tower under construction, due 2026 |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0700-2200 |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | VAD |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZJX |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
| View on full map → | |
| City, State | Valdosta, GA |
| Cost of Living Index | 88.3 (11.7% below avg) |
Controller Pay
| Pay Scale | Set by Advanced ATC |
|---|
Controllers at non-federal towers hold an FAA Control Tower Operator certificate and are hired directly by the operator. Federal Contract Tower pay is the closest public benchmark.