NAICS 48111: Scheduled Air Transportation

NAICS industry

Code facts

Codes under it
2
Contract awards
107 In the last 12 months
Contract obligations
$104,700,737 In FY2025

NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Contract obligations by fiscal year

Fiscal year Obligated
FY2027 To date -$119,764
FY2026 $36,561,284
FY2025 $104,700,737
FY2024 $160,830,256
FY2023 $145,877,713

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Concur Technologies, Inc. $7,434,033
2 Pivotal Space Inc. $5,042,132
3 CW Government Travel Inc. $4,540,032
4 Delta Air Lines, Inc. $3,708,112
5 Alaska Airlines, Inc. $2,680,548
6 National Air Cargo Group, Inc. $2,647,629
7 Swift Air, L.L.C. $1,309,989
8 Atlas Air, Inc. $1,121,773
9 Lynden Air Cargo, LLC $961,143
10 Sun Country, Inc. $821,175

Top funding agencies by obligations

Rank Agency Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Office of the Secretary of Defense Department of Defense $17,631,911
2 Department of Homeland Security $8,049,895
3 Air Force Department of Defense $5,128,132
4 Department of Health and Human Services $1,291,784
5 US Agency for International Development $1,075,684
6 Department of State $743,189
7 Department of Justice $717,440
8 Department of Agriculture $523,433
9 Department of Veterans Affairs $478,117
10 Department of Labor $286,176

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 District of Columbia $5,758,001
2 Colorado $5,056,545
3 Washington $4,466,548
4 Georgia $3,605,701
5 Virginia $1,667,335
6 North Carolina $1,376,782
7 Florida $1,024,130
8 New York $796,965
9 Maryland $761,206
10 Arizona $578,310
11 Pennsylvania $554,711
12 Alaska $261,264
13 Michigan $203,577
14 Massachusetts $133,741
15 Minnesota $82,378
16 Kentucky $79,534
17 Ohio $75,294
18 Nevada $69,796
19 Oklahoma $68,942
20 Hawaii $63,750
21 Illinois $34,300
22 Mississippi $10,000
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 48111 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.

Contract opportunities

Notice Posted Due
International Commercial Air (ICAIR) Transportation Services (ICAIR27) Pre-Solicitation · United States Postal Service
FY27 City Pair Program Award Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service —
Scheduled Air Liner Support Services Pre-Solicitation · Federal Emergency Management Agency
USAF Band Norway Shipment Solicitation · District Washington (HAF)
Radome and Shelter Shipping BPA Solicitation · Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC)
Redacted J&A Addendum 2 - Medical Freight Transportation Limited / Sole Source Justification · Defense Logistics Agency —
FY27 City Pair Program Final RFP Amendment 0006 Solicitation · Federal Acquisition Service
Aviation Support Services Pre-Solicitation · Secret Service
FCC yazoo city - air lift transportation Solicitation · Federal Correctional Complex Yazoo City (BOP)
FY27 Synopsis of City Pair Program Pre-Solicitation · Federal Acquisition Service
Air Charter Limited / Sole Source Justification · Federal Emergency Management Agency —
Medical Freight Transportation (MFT) 2. 0 Solicitation · Defense Logistics Agency
Diplomatic pouch expediting services for U. S. Embassy Belgrade Award Notice · US Embassy Belgrade (DOS) · 19RB1025D0003 —
Non-Human Primate (NHP) Transportation Services, WRAIR Limited / Sole Source Justification · Defense Health Agency —
Notice of Intent to Sole Source - 2025 Keesler AFB Air Show TBM Avenger Static Special Notice · Air Education and Training Command (USAF)
Perigee Award Notice · Space and Missile Systems Center (AFSPC) —
Guam to CNMI Air Freight Solicitation · Pacific Air Forces (USAF) · FA502525QB016
Guam to CNMI Air Freight Pre-Solicitation · Pacific Air Forces (USAF) · FA5025SS0004
Diplomatic pouch expediting services for U. S. Embassy Belgrade Solicitation · US Embassy Belgrade (DOS) · 19RB1025Q0005
Concur Integration Services Limited / Sole Source Justification · Federal Emergency Management Agency —
FY26 City Pair Program Award Award Notice · Federal Acquisition Service —
Air Cargo Transportation Services Asia Pacific Pre-Solicitation · Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Prograde Unclassified Pouch for U. S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe Special Notice · US Embassy Harare (DOS)
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Retrograde Pouch Airfreight Services for U. S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe Special Notice · US Embassy Harare (DOS)
FCI Sheridan May FY25 Soap Flight Solicitation · Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan (BOP)
PIMC Charter Air Services Solicitation · Indian Health Service
Sources Sought: PIMC Charter Air Services Pre-Solicitation · Indian Health Service
Request for Proposal: Air Taxi Services – Anchorage / Tyonek / Beluga / Alexander Creek, Alaska Solicitation · United States Postal Service
Shipping to Basel Solicitation · District Washington (HAF)
Request for Proposal: Air Taxi Services – Ketchikan, Hyder, Alaska Solicitation · United States Postal Service
Soap Flight FCI Sheridan Solicitation · Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan (BOP)
San Clemente Air Transportation Shuttle Services Solicitation · United States Transportation Command · HTC71125RC005
Redacted J&A - Medical Freight Transportation Limited / Sole Source Justification · Defense Logistics Agency —
Travel Management Services Contract for US Embassy – Chisinau Pre-Solicitation · Department of State
FY26 City Pair Program Final RFP Amendment 0008 Solicitation · Federal Acquisition Service
San Clemente Air Transportation Shuttle Services Pre-Solicitation · United States Transportation Command · HTC71125RC005
Mailroom Diplomatic pouch and mail shipping services Solicitation · Department of State
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Codes under 48111

NAICS code Size standard
481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation 1,500 employees
481112 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation 1,500 employees

Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers and/or cargo over regular routes and on regular schedules. Establishments in this industry operate flights even if partially loaded. Establishments primarily engaged in providing scheduled air transportation of mail on a contract basis are included in this industry.

Quick answers

What is NAICS 48111?

NAICS 48111 is Scheduled Air Transportation, a NAICS industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.

What codes are under NAICS 48111?

NAICS 48111 has 2 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation and 481112 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation.

How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 48111?

Federal contracts under NAICS 48111 obligated $104,700,737 in fiscal year 2025 and $447,850,225 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 48111?

The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 48111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Concur Technologies, Inc. ($7,434,033); Pivotal Space Inc. ($5,042,132); and CW Government Travel Inc. ($4,540,032).

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 48111?

The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 48111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Office of the Secretary of Defense ($17,631,911), Department of Homeland Security ($8,049,895) and Air Force ($5,128,132).

Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 48111?

The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 48111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V111 Air Freight, R706 Logistics Support Services and V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services.

Where is the work under NAICS 48111 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 48111 over the last 12 months are the District of Columbia ($5,758,001), Colorado ($5,056,545) and Washington ($4,466,548).

What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 48111?

The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 48111 is International Commercial Air (ICAIR) Transportation Services (ICAIR27), pre-solicitation from United States Postal Service, posted July 29, 2026.

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