# NAICS code for aviation The NAICS code for aviation is 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation). Its SBA small business size standard is $40 million in average annual receipts. Depending on the work, 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation) may fit better. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized services for air transportation (except air traffic control and other airport operations).Source: NAICS 2022 (Census).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Industry | Aviation | | --- | --- | | Primary NAICS | [488190](https://samgovapi.io/naics/488190) | | Title | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | | Size standard | $40 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201) | ## Other codes to consider | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [488190](https://samgovapi.io/naics/488190) | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation | $40 million in average annual receipts | | [481219](https://samgovapi.io/naics/481219) | Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation | $25 million in average annual receipts | ## What NAICS 488190 covers This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized services for air transportation (except air traffic control and other airport operations). ## Examples classified under 488190 - Aircraft ferrying services - Aircraft inspection services - Aircraft maintenance and repair services (except factory conversion, factory overhaul, factory rebuilding) - Aircraft testing services - Airport passenger screening security services - Fueling aircraft on a contract or fee basis - Independent pilot, air (except owner-operators) - Inspection services, aircraft ## Also searched as aircraft maintenance ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/488190" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is the NAICS code for aviation?The NAICS code most used for aviation is 488190, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. Depending on the work, 481219 may fit better.Is a aviation business small for federal contracts?For NAICS 488190, a business is small at or under $40 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201), counting affiliates.Can I list more than one NAICS code?Yes. A SAM.gov registration can list many NAICS codes with one marked primary; each solicitation names the single code that applies to it. ## Related - [NAICS 488190](https://samgovapi.io/naics/488190) - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [NAICS code for an industry](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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