01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 481211
Federal contract activity classified under Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation across FY 2019–FY 2025. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 481211 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 481211 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2019–FY 2025 profile window.
Latest closed fiscal year$2.18B
FY 2025| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $2.53B | 6,889 | 277 | 27 | — |
| FY 2020 | $2.69B | 6,216 | 245 | 28 | +6.3% |
| FY 2021 | $2.01B | 6,354 | 239 | 27 | −25.1% |
| FY 2022 | $2.35B | 7,673 | 297 | 27 | +17.0% |
| FY 2023 | $2.73B | 8,148 | 266 | 24 | +16.0% |
| FY 2024 | $2.41B | 6,857 | 236 | 26 | −11.8% |
| FY 2025 | $2.18B | 6,223 | 230 | 25 | −9.4% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTRANSCOM | 9776 | $14.08B | 25,368 | 64 | 83.3% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $847.04M | 190 | 8 | 5.0% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | 1406 | $825.22M | 14,292 | 244 | 4.9% |
| FOREST SERVICE | 12C2 | $469.99M | 4,842 | 78 | 2.8% |
| OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | 7001 | $186.00M | 10 | 1 | 1.1% |
| DEPT OF THE NAVY | 1700 | $88.93M | 353 | 17 | 0.5% |
| U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | 7012 | $83.87M | 64 | 7 | 0.5% |
| U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | 7014 | $76.04M | 80 | 11 | 0.5% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $61.46M | 117 | 14 | 0.4% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $52.87M | 232 | 22 | 0.3% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 481211?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2019–FY 2025.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTRANSCOM-AQ | HTC711 | USTRANSCOM | $14.08B | 25,368 | 64 | 83.3% |
| ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM | 19AQMM | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | $814.73M | 170 | 7 | 4.8% |
| IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004) | 140D04 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | $458.26M | 7,674 | 228 | 2.7% |
| INCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANCH | 1202SA | FOREST SERVICE | $445.80M | 4,723 | 71 | 2.6% |
| IBC AVIATION MANAGEMENT (00080) | 140D80 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | $259.82M | 3,094 | 116 | 1.5% |
| DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS ACQUISITION DIVISION II | 70RDA2 | OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS | $186.00M | 10 | 1 | 1.1% |
| IBC AVIATION MANAGEMENT (00081) | 140D81 | DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES | $94.17M | 3,329 | 89 | 0.6% |
| DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS | 70CDCR | U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT | $83.87M | 64 | 7 | 0.5% |
| BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION | 70B03C | U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION | $74.69M | 35 | 6 | 0.4% |
| NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV | N00421 | DEPT OF THE NAVY | $53.54M | 126 | 3 | 0.3% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 481211 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRIOT TEAM | $4.72B | 6,372 | 1 | 27.9% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | $4.02B | 5,360 | 1 | 23.8% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| NATIONAL AIR CARGO GROUP, INC. | $1.31B | 3,016 | 2 | 7.8% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| ATLAS AIR, INC. | $777.30M | 727 | 1 | 4.6% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS, INC. | $582.16M | 44 | 2 | 3.4% | May 9, 2025 |
| PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC. | $545.50M | 179 | 4 | 3.2% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $490.68M | 672 | 1 | 2.9% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| ADVANCED C4 SOLUTIONS, INC. | $355.99M | 22 | 1 | 2.1% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | $263.07M | 986 | 1 | 1.6% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| BERRY AVIATION, INC. | $225.86M | 82 | 1 | 1.3% | Aug 6, 2025 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 481211?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V221 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER AIR CHARTER | $8.85B | 32,553 | 341 | 52.4% |
| V121 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR CHARTER | $6.18B | 8,216 | 91 | 36.6% |
| F003 | NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION | $451.40M | 4,651 | 72 | 2.7% |
| V111 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR FREIGHT | $432.59M | 268 | 31 | 2.6% |
| R429 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT | $411.88M | 85 | 1 | 2.4% |
| V211 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: AIR PASSENGER | $247.16M | 1,615 | 68 | 1.5% |
| V119 | TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER | $186.70M | 46 | 4 | 1.1% |
| W015 | LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS | $32.37M | 110 | 10 | 0.2% |
| R425 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL | $19.75M | 18 | 5 | 0.1% |
| R499 | SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | $17.47M | 43 | 10 | 0.1% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 481211?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| DELIVERY ORDER | $16.31B | 43,606 |
| BPA CALL | $57.00M | 2,464 |
| PURCHASE ORDER | $51.24M | 1,866 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $479.56M | 424 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 481211?
| Award / PIID | Vendor | Signed date | Obligation | PSC | Agency / office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTC71125F8175 | PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $76.8K | V222 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8249 | JET LOGISTICS INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $242.9K | V222 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8328 | JET LOGISTICS INC | Sep 30, 2025 | $300.0K | V222 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| 15M30025PA3700044 | AIR GATO ENTERPRISES, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $6.1K | V221 | U.S. MARSHALS SERVICEPROCUREMENT DIVISION, OSS |
| HTC71124FC005 | CSI AVIATION, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $898.5K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| 1202SA22K9149 | ELKHORN AVIATION, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $200.0K | F003 | FOREST SERVICEINCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANCH |
| HTC71124FC005 | CSI AVIATION, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $100.0K | V111 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8327 | PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $172.6K | V222 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F8253 | PHOENIX AIR GROUP, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | $172.6K | V222 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
| HTC71125F2337 | ATLAS AIR, INC. | Sep 30, 2025 | -$44.0K | V121 | USTRANSCOMUSTRANSCOM-AQ |
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $16.90B market as addressable.