Top DOT air traffic control contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Transportation obligated $318.6M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 488111, up 11.8% from $284.9M in the preceding 12 months. 5 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 3 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Transportation. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DOT contractors for NAICS 488111
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc. | $106.3M | $85.4M | 33.4% | — |
| 2 | Midwest Air Traffic Control Service Inc | $93.6M | $75.6M | 29.4% | ▲ 1 |
| 3 | Leidos, Inc. | $62.3M | $75.9M | 19.5% | ▼ 1 |
| 4 | Serco Inc | $33.7M | $32.7M | 10.6% | — |
| 5 | ci2 Aviation, Inc. | $22.7M | $15.3M | 7.1% | — |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc.$85.4M → $106.3M (+$20.8M) · now #1
- Midwest Air Traffic Control Service Inc$75.6M → $93.6M (+$18.0M) · now #2
- ci2 Aviation, Inc.$15.3M → $22.7M (+$7.5M) · now #5
Largest declines
- Leidos, Inc.$75.9M → $62.3M (−$13.7M) · now #3
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Transportation, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | $318.6M | $284.9M | Up $33.7M (11.8%) |
Common questions
Who are the top DOT contractors for NAICS 488111?
In the latest 12 months, Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc. ($106.3M), Midwest Air Traffic Control Service Inc ($93.6M), Leidos, Inc. ($62.3M) received the most DOT obligations for air traffic control.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 100.0% of positive obligations, and Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc. alone held 33.4%. 0 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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