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NAICS 48799

Scenic & Sightseeing Transportation, Other

Key Figures

Establishments
255
Census CBP · 2023
Employment
2,970
Census CBP · 2023
Market size
$776.6M
Census Economic Census · 2022

Figures are published for NAICS 48799 directly.

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Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation (except on land and water). The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of departure.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 487990, the only detailed industry in this group.

Illustrative examples

  • Aerial cable cars, scenic and sightseeing operation
  • Helicopter rides, scenic and sightseeing operation
  • Aerial tramways, scenic and sightseeing operation
  • Hot air balloon rides, scenic and sightseeing operation
  • Glider excursions

Which code does this activity belong in?

Establishments providing scenic and sightseeing transportation by air, such as helicopter rides, hot air balloon excursions, and aerial tramway operations, are classified in this code when services are local and involve same-day return. Scenic and sightseeing transportation conducted on land is classified in Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land, while water-based scenic operations are classified in Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water.

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Written for NAICS 487990, the only detailed industry in this group.

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