Analysis
NAICS 488111 is the 2022 national industry for air traffic control, part of 48811 (Airport Operations). Census lists 1 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 212 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 1,574 people at an average annual payroll of $82,656 per employee (71st percentile of national industries). 17% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which points to larger operations.
By establishments it ranks 2nd of the 2 codes at this level within Airport Operations, with 8.2% of them.
For example, businesses of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, primarily engaged in providing military air traffic control services are classified in 928110 (National Security) instead.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 6% and employment rose 18%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.
Census lists 1 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 928110. Businesses that do several things are classified by their primary activity, the one that generates the most value, so check those boundaries before settling on this code.
Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air traffic control (except military) services to regulate the flow of air traffic.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Establishments of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, primarily engaged in providing military air traffic control services | 928110 National Security |
Index entries (1)
- Air traffic control services (except military)