VNY
Van Nuys Tower
FAA Control Tower Van Nuys, California
Facility Information
| Facility Overview | |
|---|---|
| Identifier | VNY |
| Facility Name | Van Nuys Tower |
| Airport Name | Van Nuys |
| Type | Tower |
| Level | Level 9
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• Prior to Apr 2024: Level 8
• Prior to Nov 2021: Level 7 • Prior to Nov 2016: Level 8 |
| Core 30 Airport | No |
| Airspace & Operations | |
|---|---|
| Hours of Operation | 0600-2245 |
| Airspace Class | Class D |
| Approach/Departure | SCT |
| Overlying ARTCC | ZLA |
| Airport Diagram | Airport Diagram (PDF) |
| Location & Contact | |
|---|---|
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| Address | 7550 Hayvenhurst Pl Van Nuys, CA 91406 |
| Phone Number | 818-904-6166 |
Salary Information
2026 pay for Van Nuys Tower, built from the FAA Air Traffic Specialized Pay Plan bands:
| Career Level | Hourly Min. | Hourly Max. | Total Pay Min. | Total Pay Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | $72.62 | $98.04 | $151,567 | $204,616 |
| D3 | $62.72 | $72.62 | $130,899 | $151,567 |
| D2 | $52.81 | $62.72 | $110,222 | $130,899 |
| AG | $33.00 | $33.00 | $68,879 | $68,879 |
| Total Pay combines Basic Pay, Locality Pay, and the additions listed under Pay Factors, including this facility's 10% Controller Incentive Pay (how CIP works). It excludes premium pay for overtime, nights, Sundays, and holidays. | ||||
| Pay Factors | |
|---|---|
| Facility Level | Level 9 |
| Locality Area | Los Angeles |
| Locality Pay | 36.47% |
| Controller Incentive Pay (CIP) | 10.00% |
| Local Affordability | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living Index | 113.6 (13.6% above avg) |
| Cost-Adjusted CPC Min | $133,457 |
How this pay is calculated
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band maximum) | $139,698 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (36.47% of Basic Pay for Los Angeles) | + $50,948 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $190,646 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $13,970 |
| = Total Pay | $204,616 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 CPC band minimum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (36.47% of Basic Pay for Los Angeles) | + $37,739 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $141,219 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $10,348 |
| = Total Pay | $151,567 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band maximum) | $103,480 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (36.47% of Basic Pay for Los Angeles) | + $37,739 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $141,219 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $10,348 |
| = Total Pay | $151,567 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D3 band minimum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (36.47% of Basic Pay for Los Angeles) | + $32,593 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $121,962 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $8,937 |
| = Total Pay | $130,899 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band maximum) | $89,369 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (36.47% of Basic Pay for Los Angeles) | + $32,593 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $121,962 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $8,937 |
| = Total Pay | $130,899 |
| Basic Pay (Level 9 D2 band minimum) | $75,253 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (36.47% of Basic Pay for Los Angeles) | + $27,444 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $102,697 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $7,525 |
| = Total Pay | $110,222 |
| Basic Pay (Academy Graduate band, set nationally) | $47,026 |
|---|---|
| + Locality Pay (36.47% of Basic Pay for Los Angeles) | + $17,150 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $64,176 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $4,703 |
| = Total Pay | $68,879 |
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 (36.47% of Basic Pay for Los Angeles) | + $17,150 |
| = Adjusted Basic Pay (counts toward your High-3) | $64,176 |
| + Controller Incentive Pay (10% of Basic Pay, not of the locality-adjusted figure) | + $4,703 |
| = Total Pay | $68,879 |
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 | 21 CPCs |
| CPC Target (CWP) | 22 CPCs |
| Current Staffing | 95.45% |
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Projected Staffing
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101.78% |
| ↳ Est. Trainee Certifications | + 3.5 |
| ↳ Committed Inbounds | + 1 |
| ↳ Committed Outbounds | - 1 |
| ↳ Projected Retirements/Losses | - 2 |
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Number of Trainees
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4 trainees |
| ↳ Academy Graduates | 2 |
| ↳ CPC-IT 0 (Transfer) | 2 |
| Training Information, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Training Time (Avg) | 2.07 years |
| ↳ New Hires | 1.22 years |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 2.25 years |
| Training Success Rate (Avg) | 87% |
| ↳ New Hires | 77% |
| ↳ Transfers (CPC-IT) | 83% |
| Travel Days from Academy | 3 days |
Historical Trends
VNY Staffing Percentages
VNY Personnel Counts
VNY Training Metrics
NCEPT
NCEPT manages controller-requested transfers between FAA facilities. See VNY transfer selections on the Transfer Flow Map.
| Eligibility & Staffing, July 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Staffing Source | Non-Academy Sourced |
| TSL (One Training Time) | 92.20% |
| Gaining Target | 92.20% |
| Possible Gains | 0 |
| Primary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Secondary Releases Avail. | 0 |
| Transfer Activity | |
|---|---|
| Releases, Past 3 Yrs | 1 |
| ↳ Standard | 0 |
| ↳ Priority/Other | 1 |
| Gains, Past 3 Yrs | 5 |
| Last Standard Release | None in 3+ years |
Selections by Year, 2016–2026
Demand Trends
NCEPT Priority
Traffic
| June 2025 - May 2026 (12 Months) | |
|---|---|
| Tower Operations | 353,884 operations/yr |
| Average Daily Operations | 970 operations/day |
| Peer Group Median (Lvl 9 Tower) |
372,794 operations/yr |
| Relative Workload | -5.1% vs peer median |