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NAICS 488111: Air traffic control

NAICS 488111 is the industry code for air traffic control. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for trucking and logistics and start your application when you are ready.

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What 488111 covers

Air traffic control businesses provide air traffic control services, usually under contract at airports, outside of the FAA's own operations.

Included in this code

  • Contract air traffic control towers
  • Private air traffic control services
  • Approach control services under contract

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Businesses that use 488111

Contract tower operatorPrivate air traffic services company

Financing for this trade

Contract tower operators use lines of credit backed by government contracts. Lenders look at contract terms and renewal history.

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Is 488111 the right code for an air traffic control provider?

Yes, if you provide air traffic control services, such as running a contract tower for an airport. Other airport services use 488119 or 488190. The FAA itself is classified under government codes. The closest alternatives are 488119 (other airport operations) and 488190 (other support activities for air transportation). Use whichever matches your largest revenue stream, and keep it consistent across tax filings, SBA forms and lender applications.

What is the SBA size standard for 488111?

The SBA size standard for 488111 is $40M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. An air traffic control provider at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.

How do contract tower operators finance operations?

They rely on lines of credit and receivables financing backed by FAA and airport contracts, which can pay on 30 to 60 day cycles. Lenders review contract length, renewal history and staffing costs. A broker who works with many lenders can line up bank, SBA and alternative offers side by side, which often matters more than chasing the lowest headline price.

What does NAICS 488111 cover?

Air traffic control. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 48-49 Transportation and warehousing, 488 Support activities for transportation, 4881 Support activities for air transportation, 48811 Airport operations.

What financing do NAICS 488111 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 488111?

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.