488111 — Air Traffic Control
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air traffic control (except military) services to regulate the flow of air traffic (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 4581 - Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminal Services (via SIC1987:4581→NAICS1997:488111→2002:488111→2007:488111→2012:488111→2017:488111→2022:488111)
- SIC 9621 - Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (via SIC1987:9621→NAICS1997:488111→2002:488111→2007:488111→2012:488111→2017:488111→2022:488111)
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 488111 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 488111 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Air Traffic Control' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 488111? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $40,000,000 for NAICS code 488111 (Air Traffic Control), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 488111? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 488111 (Air Traffic Control) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4581 - Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminal Services, 9621 - Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 488111:
- 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 488111 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Air Traffic Control).
- 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.