SBA Loans for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation: Top Lenders & Recent Approvals

NAICS 481

NAICS 481 covers scheduled passenger air transportation businesses. Based on historical SBA 7(a) lending data.

Total Approvals

15

for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Median Loan Size

$225,000

per approval

Recent Activity

3

last 90 days through May 2025

NAICS 481 covers scheduled passenger air transportation businesses. This is a smaller category in SBA 7(a) lending with 15 approvals on record and a median loan size of $225,000.

Key trends & insights

  • THE Huntington National Bank leads this industry with 3 approvals (15% market share) and a median loan of $40,400.
  • Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation SBA lending clusters in Michigan (20%), Alaska (13%), California (7%) — these three states represent 40% of all activity nationwide.
  • Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation loans skew smaller than the SBA average at $225,000 median (vs. ~$450,000 overall) — good news if you need a smaller amount and want to avoid lenders with high minimums.

Lending trends for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Total loaned ($)
Median loan size
Dec '19Feb '21Oct '21Nov '22May '23Apr '25

Top lenders by historical volume

#LenderApprovalsMedian Size
13$40,400
22$50,000
32$2,700,000
41$100,000
51$2,175,000
61$250,000
71$779,300
81$1,661,000
91$115,000
101$100,000
111$4,364,000
121$500,000
131$1,782,900
141$1,502,000
151$2,200,000
161$100,000

Recent SBA 7(a) approvals for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

MonthLenderBorrowerAmount
2025-05Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc.Ree*****LLC$4,364,000
2025-04PlainsCapital BankJET*****LLC$100,000
2025-03Northeast BankPrn*****nc.$115,000
2023-08Newtek Bank, National AssociationWNK*****LLC$225,000
2023-05Lake Michigan CUZul*****LLC$1,782,900
2023-04Newtek Bank, National AssociationATI*****nc.$2,700,000
2023-03The Huntington National BankAir*****LLC$225,000
2022-11Wells Fargo Bank National AssociationAMB*****LLC$50,000
2022-08Accompany CapitalAlp*****nc.$250,000
2022-08Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyEqu*****LLC$100,000
2022-01Wells Fargo Bank National AssociationSTA*****LLC$15,000
2021-10The Huntington National BankFre*****NC.$25,000
2021-10The Huntington National BankFre*****NC.$40,400
2021-08First Bank of the LakeK B*****LLC$1,661,000
2021-04Red River State BankGTW*****LLC$779,300
2021-02Stone BankTro*****Inc$1,502,000
2020-11Patriot Bank, National AssociationNor*****LLC$500,000
2020-11Comerica BankMCM*****INC$2,175,000
2020-08Commercial BankJAM*****LLC$100,000
2019-12Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc.Ait*****LLC$2,200,000

Source: Historical SBA 7(a) lending records. Borrower names partially masked for privacy.

Activity by state

State-by-state breakdown

#StateApprovals
1Michigan3
2Alaska2
3California1
4Florida1
5Georgia1
6New Jersey1
7New York1
8Ohio1
9Tennessee1
10Texas1
11Virginia1
12Alabama1

SBA loans for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation by state

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Frequently asked questions about SBA loans for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

Who are the top SBA lenders for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation?

Based on historical SBA 7(a) data, the most active lenders for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (NAICS 481) include THE Huntington National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Newtek Bank, National Association, and 13 more. THE Huntington National Bank leads with 3 approved loans.

What is the typical SBA loan size for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation?

The median SBA 7(a) loan amount for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation businesses is $225,000, based on 15 total approved loans in the dataset.

Which states have the most SBA lending activity for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation?

Michigan leads with 3 SBA 7(a) approvals for Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation, followed by Alaska (2) and California (1).

How do I find the best SBA lender for my scheduled passenger air transportation business?

Start by reviewing the lender rankings on this page, which are based on real SBA approval data for NAICS 481. You can also use the MyLenderPilot Lender Fit Quiz to get a personalized ranking based on your state, loan size, and years in business.

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