AWB prefix directory
Air waybill prefix directory
An air waybill number begins with a three-digit airline prefix assigned by IATA, followed by an eight-digit serial (the last digit is a check digit). The prefix is unique to one airline, so those first three digits tell you which carrier issued the AWB.
This directory maps all 268 AWB prefixes we track to the 246 airlines that use them. Type a code or a carrier name to filter, then open that carrier to track your shipment — or paste your full number on the homepage and we’ll detect it for you.
All AWB prefixes (268)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a air waybill AWB prefix?
- An air waybill number begins with a three-digit airline prefix assigned by IATA, followed by an eight-digit serial (the last digit is a check digit). The prefix is unique to one airline, so those first three digits tell you which carrier issued the AWB.
- How do I find out which airline a number belongs to?
- Read the leading three digits of your number and look them up in the table below, or just paste the full number on our homepage — we recognise the AWB prefix automatically and send you to the right airline's tracking page.
- Why does my number's AWB prefix match a different carrier than expected?
- Cargo booked through a freight forwarder or partner often travels under another company's number, so the AWB prefix reflects whoever issued the air waybill — not always the line you booked with. Check your shipping paperwork for the issuing party.