Scheduled Freight Air Transportation
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 481112 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of cargo without transporting passengers over regular routes and on regular schedules. Establishments in this industry operate flights even if partially loaded. Establishments primarily engaged in providing scheduled air transportation of mail on a contract basis are included in this industry.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Code 481112 covers establishments providing scheduled air freight service on regular routes and schedules, operating flights regardless of cargo load. The boundary with code 481111 turns on the primary activity: establishments whose main business is transporting freight without passengers belong in 481112, while those primarily transporting passengers or a mix of passengers and freight are classified in 481111. Both codes include scheduled mail transportation on contract, but 481112 excludes any significant passenger operations.
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