How do I track air cargo at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)?

Enter your AWB number in the tracker above. Lufthansa Cargo (prefix 020) is the dominant carrier at FRA, but FedEx, DHL, Cargolux, and Korean Air Cargo also have major operations there.

What cargo terminals are at Frankfurt Airport?

Frankfurt has two main cargo areas: Cargo City South (home to Lufthansa Cargo's main hub, the world's largest airline cargo center) and Cargo City North (FedEx, DHL, and other integrators). Both connect directly to the airfield.

How does German customs clearance work for air cargo?

Germany uses the EU customs union. Air cargo is cleared by German Customs (Zoll) via the electronic ATLAS system. Standard clearance takes 1–2 days; pre-lodged declarations can clear within hours of aircraft arrival. Regulated goods require additional permits.

What are free storage days at Frankfurt Airport?

Most airlines provide 2–3 free storage days at FRA. After that, Lufthansa Cargo and other handlers typically charge €0.10–0.30 per kg per day for general cargo.

What is the ICAO code for Frankfurt Airport?

The ICAO code for Frankfurt Airport is EDDF. The IATA code is FRA. Both appear on cargo documents, flight plans, and customs entries.

FRA CARGO TRACKING

Frankfurt Airport Cargo Tracking (FRA)

Track air cargo and AWB shipments through Frankfurt Airport — Europe's busiest air cargo hub and Germany's main freight gateway.

Airport Facts & Figures

IATA Code

FRA

ICAO Code

EDDF

Location

Frankfurt, Germany

Annual Cargo

2.2 million tonnes

Cargo Terminals

Lufthansa Cargo Center, FRA Cargo City South & North

Rank

#8 globally, #1 Europe

How to Track Your Airport Shipment

Obtain your Air Waybill number

Your freight forwarder or airline will issue an AWB number when your cargo is booked. Lufthansa Cargo AWBs start with 020, FedEx with 020 (Express) or 161 (International Priority Freight), and Cargolux with 172.

Enter the AWB number above

Paste your AWB number into the tracking box. Trackora auto-detects the airline from the 3-digit prefix and fetches live cargo events.

Track all milestones

View pick-up, acceptance at FRA, loading onto aircraft, departure, arrival at destination airport, and customs clearance events.

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