NAICS Code 487990 — Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 48799 (Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other).

Code	487990
Title	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$25 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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.

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

Is a business under 487990 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 487990 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $25 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.

Where 487990 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	48-49	Transportation and Warehousing
Subsector	487	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
Industry Group	4879	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
NAICS Industry	48799	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
National Industry	487990	Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other

Related SIC codes

Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.

SIC code	Title
4522	Air Transportation, Nonscheduled
7999	Amusement and Recreation Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.