481211

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Transportation and Warehousing › Air Transportation › Nonscheduled Air Transportation

SBA Size Standard

1,500 employees

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NAICS Code Hierarchy

48

Sector

Transportation and Warehousing

481

Subsector

Air Transportation

4812

Industry Group

Nonscheduled Air Transportation

481211

National Industry (This Code)

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and cargo with no regular routes and regular schedules.

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

1,500 employees

Measurement Period

Current count

Standard Type

Employee-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 481211

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Providing specialty air transportation or flying services with no regular routes and regular schedules using general purpose aircraft--are classified in U.S. Industry 481219, Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation;
Providing specialized air sightseeing services--are classified in Industry 487990, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other;
Providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and cargo over regular routes and on regular schedules--are classified in U.S. Industry 481111, Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation;
Providing air transportation of cargo (without transporting passengers) with no regular routes and schedules--are classified in U.S. Industry 481212, Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation;
Independent air pilot services (except owner-operators)--are classified in Industry 488190, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation; and
Renting or leasing aircraft without an operator--are classified in U.S. Industry 532411, Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing.

How to Use NAICS 481211 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 481211Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Nonscheduled Air Transportation space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of 1,500 employees, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 481211.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 481211?

NAICS code 481211 is 'Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation', classified under the Transportation and Warehousing sector (NAICS 48). This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and cargo with no regular routes and regular schedules. Cross-References. Est

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 481211?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation) as one with 1,500 employees. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 481211 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 481211 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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