481212 — Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of cargo without transporting passengers with no regular routes and regular schedules (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4522 - Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (via SIC1987:4522→NAICS1997:481212→2002:481212→2007:481212→2012:481212→2017:481212→2022:481212)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC V221 — Passenger Air Charter Service
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 481212 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 481212 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 481212? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of 1,500 employees for NAICS code 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation), calculated based on employees.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 481212? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4522 - Air Transportation, Nonscheduled.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 481212:
- Sector 48-49 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 481212 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.