NAICS Code Description


48111 - Scheduled Air Transportation

Top Businesses by Annual Sales for 48111 – Click for Complete Profiles:

Delta Air Lines IncAlaska Air Group Inc
American Airlines Group IncJetblue Airways Corporation
United Airlines Holdings IncSpirit Airlines Inc
Federal Express CorporationSkywest Inc
Southwest Airlines CoHawaiian Holdings Inc

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers and/or cargo over regular routes and on regular schedules. Establishments in this industry operate flights even if partially loaded. Establishments primarily engaged in providing scheduled air transportation of mail on a contract basis are included in this industry.

Illustrative Examples:

Air commuter carriers, scheduled
Scheduled air passenger carriers
Scheduled air cargo carriers (except air couriers)
Scheduled helicopter passenger carriers


Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Providing air courier services--are classified in Industry 49211, Couriers and Express Delivery Services;
  • Providing air transportation of passengers, cargo, or specialty flying services with no regular routes and regular schedules--are classified in Industry 48121, Nonscheduled Air Transportation; and
  • Providing helicopter rides for scenic and sightseeing transportation--are classified in Industry 48799, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other.

NAICS Codes that fall under 48111 - Scheduled Air Transportation