NAICS Code 488111: Air Traffic Control
National industry
SBA small business size standard: $40 million in average annual receipts
Definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air traffic control (except military) services to regulate the flow of air traffic.
Government contracts for this service: PSC M1BA Operation of Air Traffic Control Towers
Code facts
- Part of
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48-49
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488
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4881
- 48811
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4881
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488
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48-49
- Contract awards
- 21 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $325,468,385 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 488111
- Air traffic control services (except military)
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $352,845,354 |
| FY2025 | $325,468,385 |
| FY2024 | $322,190,202 |
| FY2023 | $364,080,034 |
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 | Dynamic Science, Inc. | $6,181,468 | |
| 8 | Techwise LLC | $6,063,619 | |
| 9 | Science Applications International Corporation | $3,476,460 | |
| 10 | Shiloh Services, Inc. | $1,916,353 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | $306,868,899 | |
| 2 | Air Force | $32,723,257 | |
| 3 | Department of the Army | $9,645,425 | |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,916,353 | |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture | $835,768 | |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $789,052 | |
| 7 | Department of State | $66,600 |
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 | R426 Communications Services | $3,476,460 | |
| 4 | V999 Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services | $789,052 | |
| 5 |
R408 Program Management/ |
$207,957 | |
| 6 | M1BZ Operation of Other Airfield Structures | $135,054 | |
| 7 | 4330 Centrifugals, Separators, and Pressure and Vacuum Filters | $66,600 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $246,914,465 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $65,055,524 | |
| 3 | Texas | $12,311,687 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $962,550 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | $953,803 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $836,172 | |
| 7 | Utah | $448,953 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $328,077 | |
| 9 | California | $127,030 | |
| 10 | Idaho | $100,705 | |
| 11 | Washington | $77,500 | |
| 12 | Georgia | $12,400 | |
| 13 | Oregon | $9,698 |
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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 488111?
NAICS 488111 is Air Traffic Control, a national industry in NAICS 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
What is the NAICS code for air traffic control services (except military)?
The NAICS code for air traffic control services (except military) is 488111, Air Traffic Control.
When did the size standard for NAICS 488111 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 488111 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Adjustment of Monetary-Based Size Standards, Disadvantage Thresholds, and 8(a) Eligibility Thresholds for Inflation" (87 FR 69118), published Nov 17, 2022 and effective Dec 19, 2022.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 488111?
Federal contracts under NAICS 488111 obligated $325,468,385 in fiscal year 2025 and $1,364,583,975 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 488111?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 488111 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 488111?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 488111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of Transportation ($306,868,899), Air Force ($32,723,257) and Department of the Army ($9,645,425).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 488111?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 488111 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are M1BA Operation of Air Traffic Control Towers, AD25 R&D – Defense Other: Services (Operational Systems Development) and R426 Communications Services.
Where is the work under NAICS 488111 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 488111 over the last 12 months are the District of Columbia ($246,914,465), Virginia ($65,055,524) and Texas ($12,311,687).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 488111?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 488111 is Fort Bliss Air Traffic Control Services, solicitation from MICC Joint Base Lewis-McChord, posted September 30, 2026.
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