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Air New Zealand Cargo tracking (AWB 086)
Air New Zealand air waybill numbers start with 086. Enter the 8 digits after the prefix to track your shipment.
The tracker opens Air New Zealand's tracking page with your number filled in. You can also go to the Air New Zealand tracking page directly.
How to read a Air New Zealand air waybill number
A Air New Zealand AWB looks like 086-1234 5675. The prefix 086 identifies Air New Zealand Cargo. The last digit is a check digit: 1234567 divided by 7 leaves 5. If the tracker warns about the last digit, compare the number with your paperwork. How the check digit works.
About Air New Zealand Cargo
- The cargo site's tracking form placeholders show AWBs as 086-XXXXXXXX. Users can track up to 5 AWBs at once, separated by commas. (source)
- International bookings on Air NZ Cargo are for freight forwarders only, covering freight to New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. (source)
- Air NZ Cargo also offers domestic freight across New Zealand and ground handling services. (source)
Contact Air New Zealand
| NZ customer service / bookings (phone) | 0800 747 777 | source |
| NZ customer service bookings (email) | csbookings@airnz.co.nz | source |
| NZ cargo sales (phone) | +64 9 954 8455 | source |
| NZ cargo sales (email) | airnzcargosalesnzregion@airnz.co.nz | source |
Tracking statuses you'll see
Air New Zealand reports progress with the standard IATA status codes used across air cargo.
| Code | Status | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| BKD | Booked | Space is reserved on a flight. The cargo has not been handed over yet. |
| RCS | Received from shipper | The airline has accepted the cargo at origin. This is usually the first real milestone. |
| FOH | Freight on hand | The cargo is at the airline warehouse but not yet formally accepted. |
| MAN | Manifested | The shipment is listed on a specific flight. |
| PRE | Prepared for loading | Built up on a pallet or container for the flight. |
| DEP | Departed | The flight carrying the shipment has left. |
| ARR | Arrived | The flight has landed at the next airport. |
| RCF | Received from flight | Unloaded and checked in at the arrival warehouse. |
| TFD | Transferred | Handed to another airline for the next leg. |
| RCT | Received from another carrier | Taken over from another airline for the next leg. |
| NFD | Notified for delivery | The consignee or their agent has been told the cargo is ready. |
| AWD | Documents delivered | The shipping documents have been handed to the consignee or broker. |
| CCD | Customs cleared | Customs has released the shipment. |
| DLV | Delivered | The cargo has been collected by the consignee. Tracking ends here. |
| DIS | Discrepancy | Pieces or weight do not match the waybill, or something is missing or damaged. Contact the airline. |
Questions
What is the Air New Zealand AWB prefix?
086. Every Air New Zealand Cargo air waybill number starts with 086, followed by 8 more digits.
Why can't Air New Zealand find my air waybill?
Tracking usually starts once Air New Zealand accepts the cargo (status RCS). Before that, the number may exist but show nothing. Check that the number starts with 086. If you have a forwarder's number with letters, it's a house waybill: ask the forwarder for the master AWB.
Where is my Air New Zealand AWB number?
On the air waybill (top corners), in your forwarder's booking confirmation, or on the shipping notice from the seller.
Can I ship lithium batteries or other dangerous goods with Air New Zealand?
Check the item first in our UN number lookup: it gives the hazard class and how much can go in one package on a passenger or cargo aircraft. Airlines can add their own restrictions, so confirm with Air New Zealand or your forwarder before booking.
Is this the official tracking site?
No. a-w-b.com is an independent lookup that sends you to Air New Zealand Cargo's own tracking page. Status and contact questions go to Air New Zealand.
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Facts compiled on 2026-11-05 from the carrier's own site and public references, with sources linked where available. Spotted an error? See about.