NAICS Code 481111: Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
National industry
SBA small business size standard: 1,500 employees
Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and freight over regular routes and on regular schedules. Establishments in this industry operate flights even if partially loaded. Scheduled air passenger carriers including commuter and helicopter carriers (except scenic and sightseeing) are included in this industry.
Government contracts for this service: PSC V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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481
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4811
- 48111
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4811
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481
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48-49
- Contract awards
- 25 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $17,333,788 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.
Business activities under NAICS 481111
- Air commuter carriers, scheduled
- Air passenger carriers, scheduled
- Commuter air carriers, scheduled
- Helicopter passenger carriers, scheduled
- Passenger air transportation, scheduled
- Passenger carriers, air, scheduled
- Scheduled air passenger carriers
- Scheduled air passenger transportation
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$119,764 |
| FY2026 | $14,909,214 |
| FY2025 | $17,333,788 |
| FY2024 | $21,390,739 |
| FY2023 | $23,773,786 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concur Technologies, Inc. | $8,947,415 | |
| 2 | CW Government Travel Inc. | $4,540,032 | |
| 3 | BR Consulting LLC | $622,950 | |
| 4 | Advanced Air Ambulance, Corp. | $320,195 | |
| 5 | Inflight Medical Services International, Inc. | $133,741 | |
| 6 | PAK West Airlines, Inc. | $69,796 | |
| 7 | K & S Helicopters, Inc. | $63,750 | |
| 8 | OAG Aviation Worldwide LLC | $61,027 | |
| 9 | Grant Aviation, Inc. | $59,113 | |
| 10 | Premier Tours EOOD | $48,665 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $9,548,565 | |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $1,291,784 | |
| 3 | US Agency for International Development | $1,075,684 | |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $717,440 | |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $523,433 | |
| 6 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $478,117 | |
| 7 | Department of State | $439,869 | |
| 8 | Department of Labor | $286,176 | |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $233,916 | |
| 10 | Federal Communications Commission | $192,355 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services | $5,413,504 | |
| 2 | DH10 IT and Telecom – Platform as a Service: Database, Mainframe, Middleware | $2,527,087 | |
| 3 | V302 Travel Agent Services | $1,893,632 | |
| 4 | DF01 IT and Telecom – IT Management Support Services (Labor) | $1,075,684 | |
| 5 | V121 Air Charter for Things | $682,062 | |
| 6 | V211 Air Passenger Service | $603,413 | |
| 7 |
D318 IT and Telecom – Integrated Hardware/ |
$593,837 | |
| 8 | R499 Other Professional Services | $519,550 | |
| 9 | V221 Passenger Air Charter Service | $459,494 | |
| 10 |
DA01 IT and Telecom – Business Application/ |
$215,702 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $7,182,883 | |
| 2 | Washington | $4,323,417 | |
| 3 | Virginia | $1,667,335 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $761,206 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $578,310 | |
| 6 | Florida | $284,405 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $133,741 | |
| 8 | Nevada | $69,796 | |
| 9 | Hawaii | $63,750 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $63,613 | |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $34,103 | |
| 12 | Colorado | $14,414 | |
| 13 | Mississippi | $10,000 |
Show all 13
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 481111 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 481111?
NAICS 481111 is Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation, a national industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for scheduled air passenger carriers?
The NAICS code for scheduled air passenger carriers is 481111, Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation.
What is the NAICS code for air commuter carriers, scheduled?
The NAICS code for air commuter carriers, scheduled is 481111, Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation.
What is the NAICS code for commuter air carriers, scheduled?
The NAICS code for commuter air carriers, scheduled is 481111, Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation.
When did the size standard for NAICS 481111 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 481111 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards; Adoption of Size Standards by 2002 North American Industry Classification System for Size Standards" (67 FR 56905), published Sep 6, 2002 and effective Oct 1, 2002.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 481111?
Federal contracts under NAICS 481111 obligated $17,333,788 in fiscal year 2025 and $77,287,763 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 481111?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 481111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Concur Technologies, Inc. ($8,947,415); CW Government Travel Inc. ($4,540,032); and BR Consulting LLC ($622,950).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 481111?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 481111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Homeland Security ($9,548,565), Department of Health and Human Services ($1,291,784) and US Agency for International Development ($1,075,684).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 481111?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 481111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services; DH10 IT and Telecom – Platform as a Service: Database, Mainframe, Middleware; and V302 Travel Agent Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 481111 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 481111 over the last 12 months are the District of Columbia ($7,182,883), Washington ($4,323,417) and Virginia ($1,667,335).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 481111?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 481111 is Air Charter Flight for Medical Transportation, solicitation from United States Penitentiary Atwater (BOP), posted November 10, 2026.
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