AWB prefix 083 identifies South African Airways 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 083-XXXXXXXX.
Enter the 8-digit serial (the block after the prefix) to open the official South African Airways Cargo tracking page. See also South African Airways Cargo AWB tracking and the AWB prefix lookup.
What does AWB prefix 083 mean?
AWB prefix 083 identifies South African Airways 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 083-XXXXXXXX. Tracking is performed on the carrier’s official portal — this site identifies the prefix and routes you there.
| Headquarters | Not published — see official carrier site |
|---|---|
| Airline Alliance | Independent Carrier |
| AWB Format & Mod-7 | 11 digits: prefix 083 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit |
| Tracking Engine | Official carrier cargo portal |
| Primary Hubs | See carrier cargo network |
How to Track Your Shipment
Locate 8-Digit Serial
Confirm the number starts with 083. Then use the 8-digit block after the prefix (7-digit serial + check digit).
Verify Airline Prefix
Prefix 083 maps to South African Airways 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 083?
- 083 is the IATA air waybill prefix for South African Airways Cargo.
- How do I track a 083 AWB?
- Enter the 8-digit serial above, or use South African Airways Cargo AWB tracking. We open the official carrier portal with the number filled in.
- What is the standard format?
- 11 digits: prefix 083 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit. The check digit is the unweighted modulo-7 of the 7-digit serial, per IATA.