NAICS 48811: Airport Operations
NAICS industry
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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488
- 4881
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488
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48-49
- Codes under it
- 2
- Contract awards
- 74 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $393,335,383 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 | $296,370 |
| FY2026 | $426,324,524 |
| FY2025 | $393,335,383 |
| FY2024 | $389,837,999 |
| FY2023 | $433,260,115 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robinson Aviation (Rva), Inc. | $103,281,857 | |
| 2 | Midwest Air Traffic Control Service Inc. | $88,977,320 | |
| 3 | Leidos, Inc. | $59,954,434 | |
| 4 | Serco Inc. | $31,918,250 | |
| 5 | Amentum Services, Inc. | $26,423,811 | |
| 6 | CI2 Aviation, Inc. | $22,737,037 | |
| 7 | VGS Aircraft Services, Inc. | $18,175,339 | |
| 8 | R.s. Logistical Solutions LTD | $9,118,771 | |
| 9 | Algese S.R.L. | $8,078,868 | |
| 10 | C2G, LTD CO. | $7,645,771 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 48811 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | $306,868,899 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $88,171,570 | |
| 3 | Department of the Army | $12,224,929 | |
| 4 | Department of the Navy | $10,387,405 | |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $3,654,128 | |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $3,467,323 | |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture | $917,612 | |
| 8 | Department of State | $574,311 | |
| 9 | Department of Energy | $239,416 | |
| 10 | Department of the Interior | $72,052 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M1BA Operation of Air Traffic Control Towers | $288,414,293 | |
| 2 | AD25 R&D – Defense Other: Services (Operational Systems Development) | $59,954,434 | |
| 3 | M1BE Operation of Airport Terminals | $28,578,932 | |
| 4 | V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services | $25,400,361 | |
| 5 | R426 Communications Services | $3,476,460 | |
| 6 | M1BD Operation of Airport Runways and Taxiways | $2,724,935 | |
| 7 |
X1BD Lease/ |
$2,582,814 | |
| 8 | V301 Relocation Services | $2,179,713 | |
| 9 | J017 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment | $2,096,880 | |
| 10 | M1BZ Operation of Other Airfield Structures | $1,813,180 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $247,534,295 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $67,920,205 | |
| 3 | Texas | $14,191,157 | |
| 4 | Florida | $4,263,308 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $2,816,821 | |
| 6 | Washington | $2,399,920 | |
| 7 | Georgia | $1,311,248 | |
| 8 | South Carolina | $1,251,679 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $964,393 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | $964,267 | |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $962,550 | |
| 12 | Alabama | $928,542 | |
| 13 | Mississippi | $828,252 | |
| 14 | Michigan | $784,048 | |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $610,895 | |
| 16 | Utah | $492,988 | |
| 17 | New Mexico | $487,379 | |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $359,856 | |
| 19 | Idaho | $162,805 | |
| 20 | Kansas | $61,410 | |
| 21 | Minnesota | $42,072 | |
| 22 | Alaska | $40,379 | |
| 23 | Oregon | $19,660 | |
| 24 | Montana | $2,824 | |
| 25 | Arizona | $515 |
Show all 25
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 48811 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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Codes under 48811
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 488111 Air Traffic Control | $40 million in average annual receipts |
| 488119 Other Airport Operations | $40 million in average annual receipts |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating international, national, or civil airports or public flying fields or (2) supporting airport operations (except special food services contractors), such as rental of hangar space, air traffic control (except military) services, baggage handling services, and cargo handling services.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 48811?
NAICS 48811 is Airport Operations, a NAICS industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What codes are under NAICS 48811?
NAICS 48811 has 2 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 488111 Air Traffic Control and 488119 Other Airport Operations.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 48811?
Federal contracts under NAICS 48811 obligated $393,335,383 in fiscal year 2025 and $1,643,054,392 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 48811?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 48811 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Robinson Aviation (Rva), Inc. ($103,281,857); Midwest Air Traffic Control Service Inc. ($88,977,320); and Leidos, Inc. ($59,954,434).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 48811?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 48811 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Transportation ($306,868,899), Air Force ($88,171,570) and Department of the Army ($12,224,929).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 48811?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 48811 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are M1BA Operation of Air Traffic Control Towers, AD25 R&D – Defense Other: Services (Operational Systems Development) and M1BE Operation of Airport Terminals.
Where is the work under NAICS 48811 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 48811 over the last 12 months are the District of Columbia ($247,534,295), Virginia ($67,920,205) and Texas ($14,191,157).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 48811?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 48811 is Fort Bliss Air Traffic Control Services, solicitation from MICC Joint Base Lewis-McChord, posted September 30, 2026.
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