Government Air Traffic Control Contracts
NAICS 488111 ยท Air Traffic Control
Government air traffic control contracts totaled $1B across 98 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. In FY2026, obligations were up 12.1% versus FY2025, and the Department of Transportation was the largest buyer, accounting for 88% of the total. Robinson Aviation (Rva), Inc. was the largest contractor, with $282M (28% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $364,962,063 across 45 awards with activity that year, a change of +12.1% from $325,468,384 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $1,012,620,650 across 98 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $365M
- Awards in FY2026
- 45
- Change vs FY2025
- +12.1%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $1B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Air Traffic Control contract spending by year
Federal air traffic control contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 488111. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $364,962,063 | 45 | +12.1% |
| FY2025 | $325,468,384 | 67 | +1% |
| FY2024 | $322,190,204 | 43 | n/a |
About government air traffic control contracts
Federal spending on air traffic control contracts rose 13% from FY2024 ($322M) to FY2026 ($365M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is fairly concentrated: the top 3 contractors account for 73% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Transportation spends the most on air traffic control contracts (88%), followed by the Department of Defense. The states with the most of this work are District of Columbia, Virginia and Kansas.
NAICS 488111 (Air Traffic Control) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top air traffic control government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488111 (Air Traffic Control).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robinson Aviation (Rva), Inc. | $281,539,795 | 27.8% |
| 2 | Midwest Air Traffic Control Service Inc | $246,056,532 | 24.3% |
| 3 | Leidos, Inc. | $208,921,590 | 20.6% |
| 4 | Serco Inc | $119,817,837 | 11.8% |
| 5 | Amentum Services, Inc. | $49,838,986 | 4.9% |
| 6 | Ci2 Aviation, Inc. | $38,002,765 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Domestic Awardees (Undisclosed) | $17,647,738 | 1.7% |
| 8 | Dynamic Science, Inc. | $16,408,841 | 1.6% |
| 9 | Techwise LLC | $12,167,038 | 1.2% |
| 10 | Science Applications International Corporation | $10,672,901 | 1.1% |
Agencies buying air traffic control services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 488111.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | $894,318,869 | 88.3% |
| 2 | Department of Defense | $108,572,051 | 10.7% |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $5,575,425 | 0.6% |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | $2,117,190 | 0.2% |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $2,070,338 | 0.2% |
Where air traffic control contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $414,648,861 | 40.9% |
| 2 | Virginia | $342,495,241 | 33.8% |
| 3 | Kansas | $133,938,308 | 13.2% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $64,774,025 | 6.4% |
| 5 | Texas | $28,125,434 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $3,697,320 | 0.4% |
| 7 | Colorado | $2,117,458 | 0.2% |
| 8 | North Carolina | $1,884,605 | 0.2% |
| 9 | New Mexico | $1,088,917 | 0.1% |
| 10 | California | $766,208 | <0.1% |
Recent air traffic control contract awards
The latest air traffic control contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Alpha Site Services, LLC | Department of AgricultureS209, PLASKETT, CALPF002475, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $44,330 | 1291S826K5029 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Intents Emergency Response LLC | Department of AgricultureS645, *TIMBER, CALPF002271, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $38,440 | 1291S826K5007 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Export 220volt Inc. | Department of StateGSO-ICASS-GENUINE DUAL PROTECTION FILTERS FOR BLUAIR | $66,600 | 19NP4026P1012 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Tower Tech Inc | Department of AgricultureA9, PAYETTE NF FIRE SUPPORT, IDPAF260009, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $78,953 | 12034326K5091 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Xtreme Wildland Corporation | Department of AgricultureS440, LITTLE GIANT, WAOWF260406, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $77,500 | 1204H126K5126 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Intents Emergency Response LLC | Department of AgricultureS23, RIO BLANCO, COSJF000806, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $26,120 | 1282X926K5062 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Top Gun Lighting and Industrial Supplies, LLC | Department of AgricultureS96, BURNT CREEK, ORWWF000342, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $9,698 | 1204H126K5052 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Advanced Atc Inc | Department of AgricultureA2, PANHANDLE FIRE SUPPORT, IDIPF000056, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; A2, PANHANDLE FIRE SUPPORT, IDIPF000056, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $100,705 | 1202RZ26K5289 |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Tower Tech Inc | Department of AgricultureA127, BABYLON, UTMLF005112, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $86,399 | 1284M826K5026 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | All American Emergency Services | Department of AgricultureS70, WILLOW, COPSF001153, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $21,000 | 1202RZ26K5247 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Tower Tech Inc | Department of AgricultureA83, COTTONWOOD, UTFIF260198, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $120,679 | 1284M826K5012 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Aegis Atc LLC | Department of AgricultureA30, EASTERN GREAT BASIN EGBCC, UTCDC000020, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $241,875 | 1202RZ26K5190 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Techwise LLC | Department of DefenseATC INCREMENTAL FUNDING FOR 3 MONTHS 18 JUN 2026 TO 17 SEPT 2026 | $1,756,223 | W911SG26FA085 |
| May 20, 2026 | Techwise LLC | Department of DefenseTHE PURPOSE OF THIS TASK ORDER IS TO PAY A PORTION OF THE REQUEST FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (REA) FOR FORT BLISS ATC. | $3,357,344 | W911SG26FA070 |
| May 19, 2026 | Aegis Atc LLC | Department of AgricultureA54, *SEVEN CABINS, NMLNF000335, ATC TWR, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER; | $90,412 | 1202RZ26K5130 |
| May 1, 2026 | WM. David Schultz | Department of DefenseTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL AERIAL AND GROUND DEMONSTRATIONS/STATIC DISPLAY SUPPORTING THE AIR SHOW PORTION OF THE 2027 OPEN HOUSE AT ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE. THIS REQUIREMENT INCLUDES THE AIRBOSS, | $12,400 | FA850126P0014 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Lock4 LLC | Department of DefenseMAFR SOAZ SERVICES (5 MAY - 30 SEP 2026) | $148,541 | FA485526F0028 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Lock4 LLC | Department of DefenseTHIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR A NON-PERSONAL SERVICE TO PROVIDE ALL MANAGEMENT, CERTIFIED PERSONNEL, AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABOR NECESSARY TO SUPPORT ASSAULT ZONES (AZ), LANDING ZONE (LZ) AND DROP ZONE (D | $29,708 | FA485526F0024 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Techwise LLC | Department of Defense90 DAY TASK ORDER FOR ATC 4 MAR 26 - 3 JUN 26 | $950,052 | W911SG26FA038 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Lock4 LLC | Department of DefenseMAFR SOAZ SERVICE MARCH 2026 | $29,708 | FA485526F0014 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Cline Aviation LLC | Department of DefenseAIR SHOW AIR BOSS | $0 | FA465426C0004 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | WM. David Schultz | Department of DefenseAIR BOSS AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE 2026 WINGS OVER SOLANO AIR SHOW AT TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE. | $3,150 | FA442726P0007 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Lock4 LLC | Department of DefenseSOAZ SERVICES AT MELROSE AIR FORCE RANGE / CANNON AFB | $29,708 | FA485526F0009 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Techwise LLC | Department of DefenseTHIS TASK ORDER IS TO PAYOUT THE WAGE ADJUSTMENT REA FOR OPTION YEAR 4. | $168,658 | W911SG25FA103 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Jeppesen Foreflight, Inc. | Department of JusticeBOEING DIGITAL SERVICES (JEPPESEN) BPA CALL-0003 | $1,439,052 | 15F06725F0001585 |
Open air traffic control government bids
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How to win government air traffic control contracts
Federal air traffic control contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 488111. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for air traffic control bids, and look for small business set-asides: many air traffic control contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government air traffic control contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Transportation contracts
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Kansas
- Government contracts in Oklahoma
- Government contracts in Texas
- Leidos government contracts
- Serco government contracts
- Amentum Services government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government air traffic control contracts?
- Federal air traffic control contracts use NAICS 488111 (Air Traffic Control). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest air traffic control government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 488111 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Robinson Aviation (Rva), Inc. ($282M), Midwest Air Traffic Control Service Inc ($246M) and Leidos, Inc. ($209M).
- Which agencies buy the most air traffic control?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Transportation ($894M), the Department of Defense ($109M) and the Department of Homeland Security ($5.6M).
- Where are government air traffic control contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal air traffic control work is performed in District of Columbia ($415M), Virginia ($342M) and Kansas ($134M).
- Is federal spending on air traffic control contracts growing?
- Federal air traffic control contract obligations rose 13% from FY2024 ($322M) to FY2026 ($365M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for air traffic control contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 488111, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government air traffic control contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 488111 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for air traffic control work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.