NAICS 488111: Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Control is NAICS code 488111. A business is small under it with $40 million or less in average annual receipts. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $40 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $325.5 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 7%
- Small businesses registered
- 154
Open federal contracts for air traffic control
- Fort Bliss Air Traffic Control Services
✦ The Army (MICC, Joint Base Lewis-McChord) is asking for proposals for air traffic control services at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Due in 27 daysOct 31, 2026
What NAICS 488111 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 488111:
- Air traffic control services (except military)
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 488111
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 488111, your business must have $40 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys air traffic control
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 488111 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | $894.3 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $68.3 million |
| Department of the Army | $38.6 million |
| U.S. Coast Guard | $5.6 million |
| Forest Service | $2.1 million |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | $1.3 million |
| Department of the Navy | $841,605 |
| Department of State | $-33,223 |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1).
Set-asides on open 488111 contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
154 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 488111, most of them in Virginia (21), Florida (17), Texas (12), Maryland (10) and Alabama (10). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 488111 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $322.2 million |
| FY2025 | $325.5 million |
| FY2026 | $363.4 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 488111?
488111 is the 2022 NAICS code for Air Traffic Control. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as air traffic control services (except military) under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 488111?
$40 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for air traffic control?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 488111 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $325.5 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 488111 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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