Kalitta Air Cargo Tracking

Kalitta Air, established in November 2000 after founder Conrad Kalitta rescued the assets of a former airline, is a Michigan-based all-cargo airline operating an impressive fleet of Boeing 747-400F and 777 freighters. Serving a diverse customer base of multinational freight forwarders and agents, the airline provides comprehensive air cargo services including long-term charter, ACMI programs, and on-demand charters with broad geographical reach. The company is a leading provider of wide-body cargo commercial airlift for the U.S. Air Mobility Command and continues to support military missions globally, with a history of delivering relief supplies during disasters including the September 11 attacks.

1. Go to [Kalitta Air's cargo tracking page](https://www.kalittaair.com/utilities/track-cargo) and enter your AWB number. 2. Enter your AWB number in the format 272-XXXXXXX, where the first three digits (272) identify Kalitta Air, followed by a 7-digit serial number and a check digit calculated using mod-7 (example: 272-12345675). 3. Click search to view shipment details including origin, destination, flight information, and current status. 4. If tracking shows no updates after 24 hours, contact your freight forwarder or Kalitta Air's sales team for assistance.

The AWB prefix 272 uniquely identifies Kalitta Air as the issuing carrier, ensuring proper routing and handling throughout the air cargo network. The 7-digit serial number following the prefix is the unique shipment identifier assigned by Kalitta Air's system. The final digit is a check digit calculated by dividing the serial number by 7 and using only the remainder (mod-7 calculation) - for example, if the serial is 1234567, dividing by 7 gives remainder 4, so the complete AWB would be 272-12345674. This prefix system ensures that freight forwarders, ground handlers, and customs authorities can immediately identify which airline is responsible for the shipment.

Kalitta Air transports live animals under the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), which govern container, ventilation, and species-specific handling requirements for livestock, day-old chicks, zoo animals, household pets, and laboratory animals. Bookings require species-specific documentation and approved containers; book through the cargo team with at least 48 hours notice.

Kalitta Air maintains strict temperature controls for perishables to preserve quality of sensitive items. The airline provides specialized care for live animals and has extensive experience transporting valuable cargo with secure services tailored to customer needs.