Powered by LevrNAICS 487990: Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other
NAICS 487990 is the industry code for scenic and sightseeing transportation, other. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for trucking and logistics and start your application when you are ready.
What 487990 covers
This code covers scenic and sightseeing transportation other than land and water, such as helicopter tours, hot air balloon rides and aerial tramways.
Included in this code
- Helicopter sightseeing tours
- Hot air balloon rides
- Aerial tramways for sightseeing
- Scenic airplane rides
Not this code
- Charter flights: see 481211 Nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation
- Ski lifts at ski areas: see 713920 Skiing facilities
- Land sightseeing: see 487110 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, land
Businesses that use 487990
Financing for this trade
Operators finance aircraft and balloons with specialty equipment loans. Lenders look at safety records and tourism seasonality.
Apply for funding with AIIs 487990 the right code for a helicopter tour operator?
Yes, if you offer sightseeing by air, such as helicopter tours, balloon rides or tramway rides. Charter flights for transport use 481211, and ski lifts use 713920. Owners in this trade most often weigh it against 481211 (nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation) and 487110 (scenic and sightseeing transportation, land). The right choice is the activity that brings in the most revenue, used the same way on tax returns and loan applications.
What is the SBA size standard for 487990?
The SBA size standard for 487990 is $25M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A helicopter tour operator at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.
What financing do helicopter tour operators use?
Helicopters are financed with specialty aviation loans and leases. Seasonal lines cover slow months. Lenders look at FAA certificates, safety records, insurance and tour bookings. Expect lenders to ask for receivables and payables agings, recent bank statements and a debt schedule, which also help a broker match the request to the right lender quickly.
What does NAICS 487990 cover?
Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 48-49 Transportation and warehousing, 487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, 4879 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other, 48799 Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other.
What financing do NAICS 487990 businesses use?
Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for trucking and logistics businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.
Where do I put NAICS 487990?
On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.