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Air Freight Knowledge Base

A professional reference covering aircraft type codes, cargo hold capacity data, and ULD (Unit Load Device) specifications to support your air freight planning.

Aircraft Types
Common Aircraft Type Codes
Common aircraft type codes used in air freight, covering major manufacturers including Boeing, Airbus, and McDonnell Douglas. Accurate type codes help improve operational efficiency in freight booking and documentation.
⚠ Data sourced from industry references. Specifications may vary by airline. Always confirm with the relevant carrier before arranging shipments.
🛫Freighter Aircraft
B74FBoeing 747-400FKey
B748Boeing 747-8FKey
B77FBoeing 777FKey
B763Boeing 767-300F
MD11Boeing (Douglas) MD-11F
A30FAirbus A300-600F
A332Airbus A330-200F
IL76Ilyushin IL-76
AN12Antonov AN-12
B741Boeing 747-100/200 Freighter
🛩Wide-body (Belly)
B77WBoeing 777-300ERKey
B789Boeing 787-9Key
B788Boeing 787-8
B744Boeing 747-400
B767Boeing 767-200/300
A35KAirbus A350-900/1000Key
A333Airbus A330-300
A332Airbus A330-200
A388Airbus A380-800
A346Airbus A340-600
✈Narrow-body (Belly)
B738Boeing 737-800Key
B739Boeing 737-900
B737Boeing 737-700
B752Boeing 757-200
A321Airbus A321Key
A320Airbus A320
A319Airbus A319
A318Airbus A318
MD82Boeing (Douglas) MD-82/83
MD90Boeing (Douglas) MD-90
🔹Regional / Special
E190EMBRAER 190
E170EMBRAER 170
E145EMBRAER RJ145
AT72ATR 72
AT42ATR 42
DH8DDe Havilland DHC-8-400Q
F100Fokker 100
F070Fokker 70
TU54Tupolev TU-154
YK42Yakovlev YAK-42
Cabin Capacity
Cargo Capacity Reference by Aircraft Type
Air freight is carried primarily on freighters and in passenger aircraft bellies. The following data is compiled from multiple airline websites for reference only.
⚠ Technical specifications vary by airline. Always verify with the relevant carrier when arranging actual shipments.
B747-400F
Boeing · Freighter
Main Deck Max Load≈ 103,000 kg
Total Volume≈ 858 m³
Main Deck Positions30 × PMC/PAG
Lower Deck14 × AKE + 散货
Max Piece Height (MD)296 cm
B747-8F
Boeing · Freighter
最大载重≈ 134,200 kg
Total Volume≈ 858 m³
Main Deck Positions34 × PMC/PAG
Lower Deck20 × AKE
Range≈ 8,130 km
B777F
Boeing · Freighter
最大载重≈ 103,000 kg
Main Deck Volume≈ 653 m³
Main Deck Positions27 × PMC/PAG
Lower Deck10 × AKE
Range≈ 9,070 km
MD-11F
Boeing (Douglas) · Freighter
最大载重≈ 91,000 kg
Total Volume≈ 575 m³
Main Deck Positions26 × PMC/PAG
Lower Deck14 × AKE
NotesDiscontinued, few remaining
A300-600F
Airbus · Freighter
最大载重≈ 51,800 kg
Total Volume≈ 338 m³
Main Deck Positions15 × PMC/PAG
Lower Deck16 × AKE
Route TypeMedium/Short Range
A330-200F
Airbus · Freighter
最大载重≈ 70,000 kg
Total Volume≈ 475 m³
Main Deck Positions23 × PMC
Lower Deck8 × AKE + 散货
Range≈ 7,400 km
B777-300ER
Boeing · Wide-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 21,000 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 181 m³
AKE Positions40 × AKE
Max Piece Height163 cm
Max Piece Width156 cm
B787-9
Boeing · Wide-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 13,400 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 137 m³
AKE Positions22 × AKE
Max Piece Height163 cm
Max Piece Width153 cm
A350-900
Airbus · Wide-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 19,500 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 172 m³
AKE Positions36 × AKE
Max Piece Height163 cm
Max Piece Width153 cm
A330-300
Airbus · Wide-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 17,400 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 162 m³
AKE Positions32 × AKE
Max Piece Height163 cm
Max Piece Width153 cm
A380-800
Airbus · Wide-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 25,000 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 175 m³
AKE Positions38 × AKE
Bulk CompartmentYes (3 holds)
Max Piece Height163 cm
B747-400
Boeing · Wide-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 23,600 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 170 m³
AKE Positions34 × AKE
Bulk CompartmentYes
Max Piece Height163 cm
A321
Airbus · Narrow-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 7,500 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 38.8 m³
ULD Positions4 × AKE + 散货
Max Piece Height163 cm
Max Piece Width156 cm
A320
Airbus · Narrow-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 7,000 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 37.4 m³
ULD Positions4 × AKE + 散货
Max Piece Height163 cm
Max Piece Width153 cm
B737-800
Boeing · Narrow-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 5,800 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 45.1 m³
Loading MethodBulk only (no ULD)
Max Piece Height112 cm
Max Piece Width155 cm
B757-200
Boeing · Narrow-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 9,500 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 51.5 m³
ULD Positions6 × AKE
Max Piece Height163 cm
Max Piece Width153 cm
MD-82/83
Boeing (Douglas) · Narrow-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 5,200 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 27 m³
Loading MethodBulk cargo only
Max Piece Height100 cm
NotesBeing retired
A319
Airbus · Narrow-body Pax
Lower Deck载重≈ 5,500 kg
Lower Deck容积≈ 27.6 m³
ULD Positions3 × AKE + 散货
Max Piece Height163 cm
Max Piece Width153 cm
空运ULD Positions规格
Container & 集装板（ULD）参数
空运ULD Positions是航空货运的标准化装载单元，分为集装箱（Container）和集装板（Pallet）两大类。选择正确的ULD Positions类型对于安全、高效地装载货物至关重要。
📌 LD = Lower Deck（Lower Deck），MD = Main Deck（主舱）。Max Gross Weight量已含载具自重。
AAP diagram
AAP
ATA Code: LD9
Dimensions (L×W×H)318×224×163 cm
Internal Volume10.5 m³ (371 cu.ft)
Tare Weight220 kg
Max Gross Weight4,626 kg(LD) / 6,033 kg(MD)
Aircraft Types747F, A300F, A330
AAX diagram
AAX
ATA Code: n/a
Dimensions (L×W×H)318×224×238 cm
Internal Volume13.9 m³ (492 cu.ft)
Tare Weight225 kg
Max Gross Weight6,033 kg (MD)
Aircraft Types747F, A300F
AKE diagram
AKE
ATA Code: LD3
Dimensions (L×W×H)156×153×163 cm
Internal Volume4.3 m³ (152 cu.ft)
Tare Weight100 kg
Max Gross Weight1,588 kg (LD)
Aircraft Types747F, A300F, A330
ALF diagram
ALF
ATA Code: LD6
Base Size318×154 cm (+56 cm扩展)
Internal Volume8.78 m³ (310 cu.ft)
Tare Weight157 kg
Max Gross Weight3,175 kg (LD)
Aircraft Types747F, A300F, A330
AMF diagram
AMF
ATA Code: LD36
Base Size318×244 cm (+56 cm扩展)
Internal Volume15.2 m³ (516 cu.ft)
Tare Weight315 kg
Max Gross Weight5,035 kg (LD)
Aircraft Types747F, A300F, A330
AMA diagram
AMA
ATA Code: M1
Dimensions (L×W×H)318×244×244 cm
Internal Volume17.5 m³ (621 cu.ft)
Tare Weight477 kg
Max Gross Weight6,804 kg (MD)
Aircraft Types747F, A300F
DXF diagram
DXF
ATA Code: n/a
Base Size318×97 cm (+50 cm扩展)
Internal Volume5.6 m³ (198 cu.ft)
Tare Weight100 kg
Max Gross Weight1,998 kg (LD)
Aircraft Types747F
PAG diagram
PAG
Pallet
Base Size223×134 cm (88"×53")
Height213 cm(客) / 244/300 cm(货)
Tare Weight114 kg
Max Gross Weight4,626(LD) / 6,033 kg(MD)
Aircraft Types747F, A300F, A330
PEB diagram
PEB
Pallet
Base Size223×134 cm (88"×53")
Height213 cm
Tare Weight55 kg
Max Gross Weight2,118 kg (MD)
Aircraft Types747F
PGA diagram
PGA
Pallet（超大型）
Base Size606×244 cm (238.5"×96")
Height244 / 300 cm
Tare Weight565 kg
Max Gross Weight11,340 kg (MD)
Aircraft Types747F
PLA diagram
PLA
Pallet
Base Size318×153 cm (125"×60.4")
Height163 cm（Pax）
Tare Weight103 kg
Max Gross Weight3,075 kg (LD)
Aircraft TypesA300F, A330
PMC diagram
PMC
Pallet（标准大型）
Base Size318×244 cm (125"×96")
Height163/244/300 cm
Tare Weight120 kg
Max Gross Weight5,035(LD) / 6,804 kg(MD)
Aircraft Types747F, A300F, A330
PRA diagram
PRA
Pallet（大型）
Base Size498×244 cm (196"×96")
Height244 / 300 cm
Tare Weight398 kg
Max Gross Weight11,340 kg (MD)
Aircraft Types747F
Source Document
Complete ULD Reference Manual
The original PDF below contains full dimensional diagrams, specifications, and compatible aircraft types for all ULD types.