Government Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation Contracts
NAICS 481211 · Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
Government nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts totaled $7B across 9,679 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 11.7% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $4.9B (69% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $2,436,324,848 across 3,038 awards with activity that year, a change of +11.7% from $2,181,483,085 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $7,007,854,806 across 9,679 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $2.4B
- Awards in FY2026
- 3,038
- Change vs FY2025
- +11.7%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $7B
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.
Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation contract spending by year
Federal nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 481211. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,436,324,848 | 3,038 | +11.7% |
| FY2025 | $2,181,483,085 | 3,730 | -8.7% |
| FY2024 | $2,390,046,873 | 4,286 | n/a |
About government nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts
Federal spending on nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts rose 2% from FY2024 ($2.4B) to FY2026 ($2.4B). 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 42% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts (69%), followed by the Department of Homeland Security. The states with the most of this work are Virginia, Missouri and California.
NAICS 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation) is part of the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
Top nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlas Air, Inc. | $1,377,779,433 | 19.7% |
| 2 | Patriot Team | $813,110,071 | 11.6% |
| 3 | Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp. | $748,325,626 | 10.7% |
| 4 | Omni Air International, LLC | $745,951,270 | 10.6% |
| 5 | Federal Express Corporation | $711,657,072 | 10.2% |
| 6 | National Air Cargo Group, Inc | $549,530,344 | 7.8% |
| 7 | Eastern Air Express LLC | $266,136,411 | 3.8% |
| 8 | Phoenix Air Group, Inc. | $131,892,023 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Eastern Airlines LLC | $110,152,982 | 1.6% |
| 10 | Bristow LLC | $87,453,819 | 1.2% |
Agencies buying nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 481211.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $4,855,870,173 | 69.3% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $1,072,807,805 | 15.3% |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | $470,736,358 | 6.7% |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $391,148,205 | 5.6% |
| 5 | Department of State | $139,436,314 | 2.0% |
| 6 | Department of Justice | $47,096,398 | 0.7% |
| 7 | Department of Health and Human Services | $17,311,060 | 0.2% |
| 8 | General Services Administration | $7,612,120 | 0.1% |
| 9 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $3,442,071 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $841,869 | <0.1% |
Where nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $824,169,383 | 11.8% |
| 2 | Missouri | $259,643,267 | 3.7% |
| 3 | California | $253,251,781 | 3.6% |
| 4 | Alaska | $159,117,896 | 2.3% |
| 5 | Louisiana | $124,348,287 | 1.8% |
| 6 | Arizona | $101,047,046 | 1.4% |
| 7 | Idaho | $100,356,510 | 1.4% |
| 8 | Georgia | $100,310,416 | 1.4% |
| 9 | Texas | $87,712,477 | 1.3% |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $75,475,492 | 1.1% |
Recent nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contract awards
The latest nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Response AI Solutions, LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityCSRO II IDIQ MINIMUM GUARANTEE | $2,500 | 70RDA126FR0000052 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Flatter, Inc | Department of Homeland SecurityPROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | $321,098 | 70Z02326F00H10002 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Medway Air Ambulance, LLC | Department of JusticeGROUND/AIR CHARTER AMBULANCE SERVICES | $30,169 | 15M30026PA3700033 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Medway Air Ambulance, LLC | Department of JusticeEO 14398 MISSION CRITICAL: LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES AIR MEDICAL CHARTER WITH GROUND AMBULANCE SERVICES | $30,542 | 15M10426PA3700018 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Symphony Private Jets, LLC | Department of JusticeFY26 FCI BERLIN SEPTEMBER MED FLIGHT FOR INMATE FROM TUFTS MEDICAL TO BUTNER | $0 | 15B21826F00000083 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Wrangell Mountain Air Inc. | Department of the InteriorAVIATION FLIGHT SERVICES-PAID WITH GPC | $0 | 140D0426FP181 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Rust'S Flying Service, Inc. | Department of the InteriorAVIATION FLIGHT SERVICES - PAID WITH GPC. | $0 | 140D0426FP180 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | HMC Helicopter Service LLC | Department of the InteriorON-CALL SMALL HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR/NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, FOR FY27 SUPERINTENDENT FLIGHTS IN FLORIDA | $17,964 | 140D0426FP179 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Wrangell Mountain Air Inc. | Department of the InteriorAVIATION FLIGHT SERVICES | $0 | 140D0426FP178 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 40-Mile Air, LTD. | Department of the InteriorALASKA HELICOPTER ON CALL - CONTRACTOR PROVIDED HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES FOR NPS 2026 NPS YUCH WOLVES | $45,000 | 140D0426FP175 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Rust'S Flying Service, Inc. | Department of the InteriorAVIATION FLIGHT SERVICES - PAID WITH GPC. | $0 | 140D0426FP089 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Northstar Trekking, LLC | Department of the InteriorALASKA HELICOPTER ON CALL - CONTRACTOR PROVIDED HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES FOR BLM FLIGHT 26-16170 JNU YAK ORPHAN WELLS 2026 | $77,979 | 140D0426FL051 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Golden Eagle Outfitters, Inc | Department of the InteriorFIXED WING ON CALL FLIGHT SERVICES TASK ORDER FOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) KOTZEBUE (OTZ) BRW LEGACY WELL TRANSPORT | $77,216 | 140D0426FL050 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Charles D Schroth | Department of the InteriorAVIATION FLIGHT SERVICES - PAID WITH GPC. | $0 | 140D0426FG067 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Fly 4 You, Inc. | Department of the InteriorAK FLIGHT SERVICES FOR FWS | $52,000 | 140D0426FF052 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Harley B. McMahan | Department of the InteriorFIXED WING ON CALL FLIGHT SERVICES FOR BLM FLIGHT 26-15561 GKN CARIBOU MOOSE 2026 | $55,800 | 140D0426FL049 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Rust'S Flying Service, Inc. | Department of the InteriorFIXED WING ON CALL FLIGHT SERVICES FOR B25 PRW BLM FLIGHT 26-15802 BLM TKA ANC ROHN TRANSPORT | $5,912 | 140D0426FL048 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Owyhee Air Research LLC | Department of the InteriorON-CALL FIXED WING AIRCRAFT RENTAL AGREEMENT (ARA) FOR FWS FLIGHT 26-15794 SW AK SEA OTTER SURVEY | $325,000 | 140D0426FF051 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Pollux Aviation, LTD. | National Transportation Safety BoardHELICOPTER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES | $7,416 | 9531BM26P0043 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Inflight Medical Services International, Inc. | Department of JusticeAIR CHARTER SERVICES "EO 14398" | $103,968 | 15B0AT26P61700003 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Owyhee Air Research LLC | Department of the InteriorAIRCRAFT RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR BLM WILD HORSE FALL CENSUS INFRARED SURVEYS | $93,632 | 140D0426FL047 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Mission Mountain Flying Services LLC | Department of the InteriorAIRCRAFT RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR USDA-NRCS FSA COMPLIANCE FLIGHTS | $53,208 | 140D0426F1256 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Bode Aviation, Inc. | Department of Agriculture0922-101526 N5852K PKG-73930 | $514,548 | 1202SA26M1361 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Inflight Medical Services International, Inc. | Department of JusticeAIR CHARTER SERVICES "EO 14398". | $37,986 | 15B31326F00000049 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Chena River Aviation Incorporated | Department of the InteriorALASKA HELICOPTER ON CALL - CONTRACTOR PROVIDED HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICES FOR NPS 2026 NPS GAAR SHEEP | $30,000 | 140D0426FP177 |
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How to win government nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts
Federal nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 481211. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation bids, and look for small business set-asides: many nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in Missouri
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Alaska
- Government contracts in Louisiana
- Atlas Air government contracts
- Patriot Team government contracts
- Salus Worldwide Solutions government contracts
- Omni Air International government contracts
- Federal Express government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts?
- Federal nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts use NAICS 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 481211 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Atlas Air, Inc. ($1.4B), Patriot Team ($813M) and Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp. ($748M).
- Which agencies buy the most nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($4.9B), the Department of Homeland Security ($1.1B) and the Department of Agriculture ($471M).
- Where are government nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation work is performed in Virginia ($824M), Missouri ($260M) and California ($253M).
- Is federal spending on nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts growing?
- Federal nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contract obligations rose 2% from FY2024 ($2.4B) to FY2026 ($2.4B). 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 nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 481211, 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 nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 481211 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.