Seacoast Aviation, L.l.c.

What Seacoast Aviation, L.l.c. does

Seacoast Aviation Air Cargo, LLC (DBA: Seacoast Air Cargo / SAAC) is a privately held New Hampshire LLC founded in 1997 that operates as the sole fully capable on-demand air cargo handling company in New England. The company provides 24/7/365 ground handling services from a single facility at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM), including aircraft loading and unloading, pallet build-up and break-down, cross-dock operations, oversized cargo handling, warehouse storage, and customs clearance support. Its equipment fleet features a JBT Commander C30i Main Deck Loader (33,000 lb capacity), TLD Lantis Main Deck/Belly Loaders (15,000 lb capacity), heavy forklifts up to 30,000 lb, certified 20,000 lb pallet scales, and a fleet of slave pallets and dollies — enabling handling of everything from Learjets to Antonov AN124s and Boeing B747 Freighters.

The core technology stack is physical capital equipment rather than software: the JBT Commander C30i, the newest fleet addition deployed in 2022, supports the entire current Boeing lineup and most Airbus aircraft. The company leverages KPSM's U.S. Port of Entry status and 24/7 U.S. Customs availability, an 11,321 ft runway capable of supporting the world's largest aircraft, and proximity to Interstate 95 (less than two miles) — positioning the facility as a cost-effective alternative to JFK, Newark, and Boston Logan (which does not accept air cargo freighters). FBO support services (fuel, deicing, GSE) are delivered through a mutual operational partnership with Port City Air rather than directly by Seacoast.

The business model is transaction-fee based: services are quoted per operation depending on aircraft type, cargo specifications, and handling requirements, with no publicly disclosed pricing. GTM is direct enterprise field sales targeting freight operators, charter and private aircraft operators, and international import/export businesses — accessed via phone, email, and the company's website. The company does not disclose revenue, headcount, ownership structure, or financial details, and has not raised external funding. Customer logos are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Seacoast Aviation, L.l.c.

Legal name

Seacoast Aviation Air Cargo, LLC

Website

https://seacoastaviation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seacoast Aviation Air Cargo, LLC operates New England's only fully capable on-demand air cargo handling service at Portsmouth International Airport (KPSM), providing 24/7/365 aircraft loading, cross-dock, pallet build-up, oversized cargo handling, and customs clearance for freighters and charter operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Air Cargo Handling Services: On-demand cargo handling services including aircraft loading/unloading, freight build-up and breakdown, cross-dock operations, and warehouse storage. Revenue is generated through service fees per operation or contract arrangements for 24/7/365 support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Seacoast Aviation provides on-demand air cargo handling, cross-dock, pallet build-up and break-down, and oversized freight loading services at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM). The company offers 24/7/365 U.S. Customs support as a designated U.S. Port of Entry, handling aircraft ranging from Learjets to Antonov AN124s and Boeing B747 Freighters.

Product overview

Seacoast Aviation Air Cargo is a single-service air cargo handling company offering a unified suite of ground handling services at Portsmouth International Airport (KPSM). The core offering centers on air cargo handling (loading/off-loading aircraft from light jets to heavy freighters like Antonov AN124s and Boeing B747s), supported by cross-dock, build-up/break-down, oversized cargo, 24/7 customs, and warehouse storage services. Equipment fleet includes JBT Commander C30i and TLD Lantis main deck loaders, plus heavy forklifts. FBO support is provided through partner Port City Air.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Cargo Handling Services Full-service air cargo handling including loading and off-loading of aircraft from Learjets to Antonov AN124s, supporting any aircraft type, size, and weight at Portsmouth International Airport. Targeted at freight operators, charter companies, and import/export businesses requiring on-demand cargo handling in New England.
• Cross-Dock Services On-field cross-dock operations enabling direct aircraft-to-truck or truck-to-aircraft transfers for efficient cargo movement without warehouse storage, serving freight operators needing rapid intermodal transfers.
• Freight Build-Up and Break-Down Pallet build-ups and cargo breakdown services with certified 20,000 lb. pallet scales and experienced operators for preparing cargo for air transport.
• Oversized Cargo Handling Specialty crane and hoist operations for oversized, odd-shaped, or non-palletized cargo using heavy forklifts with capacities up to 30,000 pounds. Targeted at operators of large or unusual freight including Antonov AN124s and B747 Freighters.
• 24/7/365 Customs Support Round-the-clock U.S. Customs clearance services at Portsmouth International Airport, a designated U.S. Port of Entry, supporting imports, exports, and freight moves to the Northeast U.S.
• Warehouse Storage On-field warehouse storage capabilities for temporary cargo holding during transit operations, supporting freight operators needing short-term storage solutions.
• Ground Handling Equipment Fleet Fleet of specialized ground handling equipment including JBT Commander C30i Main Deck Loader (33,000 lb./15,000 kg capacity), TLD Lantis Main Deck/Belly Loader (15,000 lb./6,800 kg), forklifts up to 30,000 lb. capacity, certified 20,000 lb. pallet scales, slave pallets, and 20 ft. dollies, operated by certified and experienced operators.
• FBO Support Services Fixed-base operator support through partner Port City Air including contract fuel rates, extensive refueler fleet (10,000 gal., 7,000 gal., and 5,000 gal. trucks), Type I and Type IV deicing services with boom reach up to 75 ft., GPUs, air starters, lavatory service, potable water, and air stairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost savings on charter aircraft and freight handling by utilizing Portsmouth instead of major metropolitan airports
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Port City AircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort City Air is KPSM's full-service FBO partner providing comprehensive aircraft support services including contract and low direct fuel rates, extensive refueler fleet (10,000 gal., 7,000 gal., and 5,000 gal. trucks), modern Type I and Type IV deicing fleet with boom reach up to 75 ft, and broad array of ground support equipment (GPUs, air starters, lavatory service, potable water, air stairs). Port City Air handles aircraft from small jets to Antonov AN-124, complementing Seacoast's cargo handling services for comprehensive aircraft operations at the facility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS): Global air cargo and ground handling company operating at major international airports. Directly comparable in cargo handling, pallet build-up/break-down, warehousing, and freight transfer services.
• dnata: Global air services provider (owned by Emirates) offering cargo handling, ground handling, and airport operations worldwide. Directly comparable in cargo handling, build-up/break-down, and cross-dock services.
• SATS Ltd. Asia-based airport services company providing ground handling and cargo handling services across Asia-Pacific and select international markets. Comparable core cargo handling business model.
• Swissport: World's largest airport ground services company offering air cargo handling, warehousing, and cross-dock services across 300+ airports. Directly comparable service portfolio to Seacoast.
• Menzies Aviation: Global air cargo and ground handling services provider operating at 200+ airports. Directly comparable in core air cargo handling activity, though at vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Aviapartner: European airport ground handling services company offering cargo handling, passenger services, and aircraft handling. Comparable service portfolio focused on regional airport operations.
• Çelebi Aviation: Global ground handling and cargo services company operating across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Directly comparable in air cargo handling, warehouse storage, and airport operations.

Broad incumbents

• Jet Aviation: Large FBO and aircraft services company offering ground handling, fueling, and aircraft management globally. Overlaps with Seacoast on handling capabilities but offers broader service portfolio including FBO, MRO, and charter services.
• Signature Flight Support: World's largest FBO network with extensive ground handling, fueling, and passenger services at airports nationwide. Comparable ground handling activity but broader FBO-centric portfolio.
• Atlantic Aviation: Major FBO chain offering fueling, ground handling, and aircraft services at airports across the U.S. Comparable in ground handling capabilities but primarily FBO-oriented, not cargo-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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