AWB prefix 016 identifies United Airlines Cargo. A standard IATA air waybill is 11 digits: a 3-digit prefix, a 7-digit serial and a 1-digit modulo-7 check digit, written as 016-XXXXXXXX.
Enter the 8-digit serial (the block after the prefix) to open the official United Airlines Cargo tracking page. See also United Airlines Cargo AWB tracking and the AWB prefix lookup.
What does AWB prefix 016 mean?
AWB prefix 016 identifies United Airlines Cargo. A standard IATA air waybill is 11 digits: a 3-digit prefix, a 7-digit serial and a 1-digit modulo-7 check digit, written as 016-XXXXXXXX. Tracking is performed on the carrier’s official portal — this site identifies the prefix and routes you there.
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
|---|---|
| Airline Alliance | Star Alliance |
| AWB Format & Mod-7 | 11 digits: prefix 016 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit |
| Tracking Engine | United Cargo System |
| Primary Hubs | Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH), Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Denver (DEN) |
How to Track Your Shipment
Locate 8-Digit Serial
Confirm the number starts with 016. Then use the 8-digit block after the prefix (7-digit serial + check digit).
Verify Airline Prefix
Prefix 016 maps to United Airlines Cargo. Open the carrier tracking page if you already know the airline.
Click Track
Instantly view live status directly on the official tracking portal.
FAQ
- What airline uses AWB prefix 016?
- 016 is the IATA air waybill prefix for United Airlines Cargo.
- How do I track a 016 AWB?
- Enter the 8-digit serial above, or use United Airlines Cargo AWB tracking. We open the official carrier portal with the number filled in.
- What is the standard format?
- 11 digits: prefix 016 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit. The check digit is the unweighted modulo-7 of the 7-digit serial, per IATA.