487990 — Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation (except on land and water). The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of departure (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Aerial cable cars, scenic and sightseeing operation
- Helicopter rides, scenic and sightseeing operation
- Glider excursions
- Aerial tramways, scenic and sightseeing operation
- Hot air balloon rides, scenic and sightseeing operation
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→NAICS1997:48799→2002:487990→2007:487990→2012:487990→2017:487990→2022:487990)
- SIC 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7999→NAICS1997:48799→2002:487990→2007:487990→2012:487990→2017:487990→2022:487990)
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 V999 — Other Transportation Travel and Relocation Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 487990 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 487990 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 487990? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $25,000,000 for NAICS code 487990 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 487990? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 487990 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4522 - Air Transportation, Nonscheduled, 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 487990:
- 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 487990 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other).
- 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.