Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 481111: Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

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NAICS 481111 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$1.6B
Total awards
3,251 awards
Active obligations
$155.2M
Size standard
1,500 employees

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 481111 covers scheduled passenger air transportation on published routes with regular timetables, ticketing and fare distribution, operation of aircraft for revenue passenger carriage, fleet scheduling, and adherence to commercial aviation safety and operational requirements.

Federal opportunities under 481111 typically involve contracted scheduled air service with required published timetables, seat inventory or block seating, commercial ticketing integration, on-time performance and baggage handling metrics, and FAA-compliant crew and aircraft certifications.

FY2026 snapshot

Obligations
$15.4M
Awards
146
Average award
$105.7K
Change from FY2025
-11%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$4,819

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

Department of Veterans Affairs

PIID
36C25026P0832
PSC
6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

$69,796

PAK WEST AIRLINES, INC

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B61926P00000093
PSC
V221 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER AIR CHARTER

$38,885

ADVANCED AIR AMBULANCE, CORP.

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B30226P00000317
PSC
V221 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER AIR CHARTER

$750

WARBELOW'S AIR VENTURES, INC

Department of the Air Force

PIID
FA500426F0062
PSC
V211 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: AIR PASSENGER

$750

WARBELOW'S AIR VENTURES, INC

Department of the Air Force

PIID
FA500426F0052
PSC
V211 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: AIR PASSENGER

$54,700

ADVANCED AIR AMBULANCE, CORP.

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B30226P00000256
PSC
V221 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER AIR CHARTER

$43,985

ADVANCED AIR AMBULANCE, CORP.

Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons

PIID
15B30226P00000230
PSC
V221 - TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER AIR CHARTER

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 481111?
  • Operate recurring scheduled passenger flights on fixed city pairs with published timetables and commercial ticketing for employee or authorized traveler carriage.
  • Provide block seat agreements where contractor reserves and invoices blocks of seats on scheduled flights under defined fare and schedule commitments.
  • Deliver published route service with performance reporting for on-time arrivals, passenger load factors, and baggage delivery metrics.
  • Integrate with customer ticketing systems and handle ticketing settlement, boarding procedures, and passenger manifests for scheduled flights.
When is NAICS 481111 a weak fit?
  • Charter or on-demand air transport: lacks published schedules and ticketing and is ad hoc point-to-point service rather than scheduled airline operations.
  • Air cargo-only service: focuses on freight movement and not revenue passenger carriage, passenger ticketing, or passenger handling.
  • Aircraft maintenance and repair: involves maintenance, overhaul, or parts supply rather than operating scheduled passenger services and published timetables.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 481111?
  • Requirements specify published timetables, minimum weekly frequencies on named routes, and commercial fare or seat-block pricing schedules.
  • Performance work statement defines on-time arrival metrics, passenger handling time targets, and baggage error rate measurements for evaluation.
  • Contract language requires carrier commercial ticketing credentials, IATA/ICAO identifiers, and ability to issue electronic tickets and passenger manifests.

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