AWB & air cargo tracking

An airline master air waybill has 11 digits, often printed as 176-12345675. The first three identify the issuing airline; the next seven form the serial and the last is a check digit. Preserve leading zeros. Writing the prefix with a dash helps distinguish an airline AWB from an overlapping numeric courier reference.

An airline master AWB identifies the airline-level shipment. A forwarder may issue house air waybills for consignments grouped under it. House numbers do not necessarily work in the airline’s tracker. Ask your forwarder for the corresponding master AWB or use the forwarder’s own house-shipment portal.

Airline records can show acceptance, departure, arrival and other handling events. A flight’s arrival does not by itself confirm customs release or final delivery to the consignee. For split cargo, read the pieces and weight alongside each event; one movement may not cover the full consignment.

The prefix and check digit are checked in your browser. HS Code Atlas does not query airline systems for status or calculate a delivery date. The official airline page is the source for milestones, and the forwarder or destination handling agent is the right contact for delivery and release questions.

Official format and tracking references

• IATA air waybill and e-AWB overview
• IATA document check-digit definition

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