Nonscheduled Air Transportation
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 48121 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) providing air transportation of passengers and/or cargo with no regular routes and regular schedules or (2) providing specialty flying services with no regular routes and regular schedules using general purpose aircraft. These establishments have more flexibility with respect to choice of airports, hours of operation, load factors, and similar operational characteristics.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Air taxi services
- Nonscheduled air freight transportation services
- Aircraft charter services
- Nonscheduled air passenger transportation services
Which code does this activity belong in?
Nonscheduled air transportation comprises establishments that operate aircraft without established routes or timetables, offering flexible services such as air taxi, charter, and specialty flying operations. The key distinction from scheduled air transportation is the absence of regular schedules and fixed routes; nonscheduled operators determine their own airports, flight times, and load factors based on customer demand rather than adhering to published flight plans.