Air Cargo Cut-off Times

UPS Airlines Cargo Cut-off Times

UPS Airlines (5X, AWB prefix 406) reference cut-off times for general cargo, perishables, pharma, dangerous goods, and live animals.

Airline
UPS Airlines
IATA code
5X
AWB prefix
406
Region
North America

Reference cut-off times for UPS Airlines. General cargo documents are due 2 hours before ETD and cargo 90 minutes before ETD. Actual cut-offs vary by station and flight, so confirm them on your booking.

Cut-off times by cargo type

  • General cargo: documents 2 hours before ETD, cargo 90 minutes before ETD.
  • Perishables: documents 3 hours before ETD, cargo 2 hours before ETD.
  • Pharmaceuticals: documents 3 hours before ETD, cargo 2 hours before ETD.
  • Dangerous goods: documents 4 hours before ETD, cargo 3 hours before ETD.

Notes

  • Louisville Worldport hub
  • Temperature True for healthcare
  • Extensive global network

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Frequently asked questions

What is the UPS Airlines general cargo cut-off?

Documents: 2 hours before ETD. Cargo: 90 minutes before ETD. Confirm for your station and flight.

What AWB prefix does UPS Airlines use?

AWB prefix 406.