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Southwest Cargo tracking (AWB 526)
Southwest Cargo air waybill numbers start with 526. Enter the 8 digits after the prefix to track your shipment.
The tracker copies your number and opens Southwest Cargo's tracking page. Paste it into their box. You can also go to the Southwest Cargo tracking page directly.
How to read a Southwest Cargo air waybill number
A Southwest Cargo AWB looks like 526-1234 5675. The prefix 526 identifies Southwest 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 Southwest Cargo
- The public tracking form pre-fills airline code 526 and takes an 8-digit air waybill number, with up to 10 waybills per search. (source)
- Next Flight Guaranteed (NFG) is Southwest Cargo's priority product, which puts a shipment on a specific flight. (source)
- International shipments must be booked in advance by phone. Shipments to and from Canada are handed to WestJet Cargo at LAS, MCO or PHX. (source)
- Consignees collect freight at the destination airport's cargo facility and must show the air waybill number and a government-issued photo ID. (source)
Contact Southwest Cargo
| Cargo Customer Care | 1-800-533-1222 | source |
Tracking statuses you'll see
Southwest Cargo 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 Southwest Cargo AWB prefix?
526. Every Southwest Cargo air waybill number starts with 526, followed by 8 more digits.
Why can't Southwest Cargo find my air waybill?
Tracking usually starts once Southwest Cargo accepts the cargo (status RCS). Before that, the number may exist but show nothing. Check that the number starts with 526. If you have a forwarder's number with letters, it's a house waybill: ask the forwarder for the master AWB.
Where is my Southwest Cargo 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 Southwest Cargo?
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 Southwest Cargo or your forwarder before booking.
Is this the official tracking site?
No. a-w-b.com is an independent lookup that sends you to Southwest Cargo's own tracking page. Status and contact questions go to Southwest Cargo.
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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.