NAICS Code 488190 — Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 48819 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation).
| Code | 488190 |
|---|---|
| Title | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $40 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized services for air transportation (except air traffic control and other airport operations).
Illustrative Examples:
Aircraft maintenance and repair services (except factory conversions, overhauls, rebuilding)
Aircraft passenger screening security services
Aircraft testing services
Is a business under 488190 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 488190 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $40 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 488190 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| Subsector | 488 | Support Activities for Transportation |
| Industry Group | 4881 | Support Activities for Air Transportation |
| NAICS Industry | 48819 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation |
| National Industry | 488190 | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation |
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 |
|---|---|
4581 | Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminal Services |
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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.