AWB prefix 157 identifies Qatar Airways. 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 157-XXXXXXXX.
Enter the 8-digit serial (the block after the prefix) to open the official Qatar Airways tracking page. See also Qatar Airways AWB tracking and the AWB prefix lookup.
What does AWB prefix 157 mean?
AWB prefix 157 identifies Qatar Airways. 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 157-XXXXXXXX. Tracking is performed on the carrier’s official portal — this site identifies the prefix and routes you there.
| Headquarters | Doha, Qatar |
|---|---|
| Airline Alliance | oneworld |
| AWB Format & Mod-7 | 11 digits: prefix 157 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit |
| Tracking Engine | Qatar Airways Cargo Web |
| Primary Hubs | Hamad International (DOH) |
How to Track Your Shipment
Locate 8-Digit Serial
Confirm the number starts with 157. Then use the 8-digit block after the prefix (7-digit serial + check digit).
Verify Airline Prefix
Prefix 157 maps to Qatar Airways. 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 157?
- 157 is the IATA air waybill prefix for Qatar Airways.
- How do I track a 157 AWB?
- Enter the 8-digit serial above, or use Qatar Airways AWB tracking. We open the official carrier portal with the number filled in.
- What is the standard format?
- 11 digits: prefix 157 + 7-digit serial + 1 check digit. The check digit is the unweighted modulo-7 of the 7-digit serial, per IATA.