NAICS 481112: Scheduled Freight Air Transportation

National industry

SBA small business size standard: 1,500 employees

Code facts

Contract awards
79 In the last 12 months
Contract obligations
$87,366,948 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 $0
FY2026 $23,165,452
FY2025 $87,366,948
FY2024 $139,439,518
FY2023 $122,103,926

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 Pivotal Space Inc. $5,042,132
2 Delta Air Lines, Inc. $3,708,112
3 Alaska Airlines, Inc. $2,680,548
4 National Air Cargo Group, Inc. $2,647,629
5 Swift Air, L.L.C. $1,309,989
6 Atlas Air, Inc. $1,121,773
7 Lynden Air Cargo, LLC $961,143
8 Sun Country, Inc. $821,175
9 Omni Air International, LLC $784,796
10 Amerijet International Inc. $561,109

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 Air Force Department of Defense $5,119,132
3 Department of State $303,320
4 Department of the Army Department of Defense $66,794
5 Department of the Navy Department of Defense $19,583
6 Department of Homeland Security $14,712
7 Department of Energy $10,000
Rank PSC code Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 Share
1 V111 Air Freight $17,747,473
2 R706 Logistics Support Services $4,884,534
3 8145 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers $324,598
4 V221 Passenger Air Charter Service $66,794
5 V003 Packing/Crating Services $38,438
6 V301 Relocation Services $31,900
7 R604 Mailing and Distribution Services $25,546
8 V121 Air Charter for Things $19,583
9 V112 Motor Freight $14,712
10 R602 Courier and Messenger Services $11,875

Contract obligations by state

Rank Place of performance Obligated, last 12 months Share
1 Colorado $5,042,132
2 Georgia $3,708,112
3 North Carolina $1,376,782
4 New York $797,965
5 Florida $703,935
6 Pennsylvania $554,711
7 Michigan $203,577
8 Alaska $195,402
9 Washington $143,131
10 District of Columbia $88,500
11 Minnesota $82,378
12 Kentucky $79,534
13 Ohio $75,392
14 Texas $69,156
15 Oklahoma $34,839
16 Illinois $34,300
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 481112 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.

Contract opportunities

Notice Posted Due
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 —
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 · HT9425-25-P-0037 —
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
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)
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
Redacted J&A - Medical Freight Transportation Limited / Sole Source Justification · Defense Logistics Agency —
Mailroom Diplomatic pouch and mail shipping services Solicitation · Department of State
Non-Human Primates (NHP) Transportation Services , WRAIR Special Notice · Defense Health Agency
Non-Human Primate (NHP) Transportation Services, WRAIR Pre-Solicitation · Defense Health Agency · HT9425-24-Q-0007
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS2) Modification Limited / Sole Source Justification · United States Transportation Command —
Air-Portable Cargo Handling Docks Award Notice · Air Forces Europe and Africa (USAF) · FA558724P0011 —
Freight Forwarding Service Solicitation · US Embassy London (DOS)
Air-Portable Cargo Handling Docks Solicitation · Air Forces Europe and Africa (USAF) · FA558724Q0020
Delivery of diplomatic mail for U. S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia Award Notice · US Embassy Belgrade (DOS) · 19RB1024Q0003 —
Delivery of diplomatic mail for U. S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia Solicitation · US Embassy Belgrade (DOS) · 19RB1024Q0003
Delivery of diplomatic mail for U. S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia Pre-Solicitation · US Embassy Belgrade (DOS) · 19RB1024Q0001
DLA justification for an exception control #23-73 Limited / Sole Source Justification · United States Transportation Command —
DeCA Justification For An Exception Control # 23-74 Limited / Sole Source Justification · United States Transportation Command —
Freight Forwarding Services Special Notice · Headquarters
PR11844071 - 19PK4023Q5018 KHI/IRM: IDIQ Contract Airfreight Class Pouches Services Solicitation · Department of State
US Embassy Brazzaville Monthly shipment of Diplomatic pouch Solicitation · Department of State
Air Force Band Shipping to Scotland Pre-Solicitation · District Washington (HAF)
Air Transport of Navel Orangeworm (NOW) moths Special Notice · Department of Agriculture
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS) J&A for Ceiling Increase Limited / Sole Source Justification · United States Transportation Command —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC022 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC021 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC020 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC019 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC018 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC017 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC016 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC015 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC014 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC013 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC012 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC011 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC010 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC009 —
Global Heavyweight Services (GHS 2) Award Notice · United States Transportation Command · HTC71123DC008 —
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Definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of cargo without transporting passengers 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.

Illustrative examples

  • Air cargo carriers (except air couriers), scheduled
  • Airmail carriers, scheduled
  • Cargo carriers, air, scheduled
  • Freight carriers (except air couriers), air, scheduled
  • Helicopter freight carriers, scheduled
  • Scheduled air freight carriers
  • Scheduled air freight transportation

Quick answers

What is NAICS 481112?

NAICS 481112 is Scheduled Freight Air Transportation, a national industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.

What is the NAICS code for scheduled air freight carriers?

The NAICS code for scheduled air freight carriers is 481112, Scheduled Freight Air Transportation.

What is the NAICS code for airmail carriers, scheduled?

The NAICS code for airmail carriers, scheduled is 481112, Scheduled Freight Air Transportation.

What is the NAICS code for cargo carriers, air, scheduled?

The NAICS code for cargo carriers, air, scheduled is 481112, Scheduled Freight Air Transportation.

How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 481112?

Federal contracts under NAICS 481112 obligated $87,366,948 in fiscal year 2025 and $372,075,844 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.

Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 481112?

The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 481112 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Pivotal Space Inc. ($5,042,132); Delta Air Lines, Inc. ($3,708,112); and Alaska Airlines, Inc. ($2,680,548).

Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 481112?

The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 481112 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Office of the Secretary of Defense ($17,631,911), Air Force ($5,119,132) and Department of State ($303,320).

Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 481112?

The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 481112 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are V111 Air Freight, R706 Logistics Support Services and 8145 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers.

Where is the work under NAICS 481112 performed?

By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 481112 over the last 12 months are Colorado ($5,042,132), Georgia ($3,708,112) and North Carolina ($1,376,782).

What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 481112?

The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 481112 is USAF Band Norway Shipment, solicitation from District Washington (HAF), posted May 7, 2026.

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