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Astral Aviation Cargo Tracking
Kenya-based dedicated freighter airline — live AWB milestones
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About Astral
Astral Aviation, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is a dedicated all-cargo airline serving Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. With a fleet of Boeing freighters, Astral provides scheduled and charter cargo operations, specialising in e-commerce, perishables, pharmaceuticals, humanitarian aid, and project cargo. The carrier plays a key role in connecting African markets to global trade routes. TrackCargo supports AWBs beginning with the IATA prefix 485, integrating ADS-B flight data and Cargo-IMP feeds to refresh milestones every 2 minutes, consolidating shipments into a single timeline from tender through proof-of-delivery.
How to Track Your Shipment
Follow these simple steps to get real-time updates
- Enter the 11-digit airway bill beginning with
485-(hyphen optional, e.g.485-12345678or48512345678). - Press Track air shipment — flight and milestone feeds refresh every ~2 minutes when live.
Carrier Quick Facts
Essential information about Astral
- AWB prefix – 485 (IATA)
- Fleet – Boeing freighters (dedicated cargo fleet)
- Headquarters – Nairobi, Kenya
- Network – Africa, Middle East, Europe
- Specialties – E-commerce, perishables, pharma, aid, project cargo
- Live status – active
- Free plan – Track up to 30 live shipments for any carrier
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common tracking questions
Which AWB prefix does Astral Aviation use?
TrackCargo recognises the IATA AWB prefix 485. Enter the full 11-digit AWB with or without the hyphen (e.g.
485-12345678 or 48512345678).Does Astral Aviation operate dedicated freighters?
Yes. Astral Aviation operates a fleet of Boeing freighters serving scheduled and charter operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
What type of cargo does Astral specialise in?
Astral handles e-commerce, perishables, pharmaceuticals, humanitarian aid, and oversized/project cargo.
Where is Astral Aviation based?
Astral Aviation is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with operations centred at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
How often are Astral flight positions updated?
TrackCargo refreshes Astral flight positions approximately every 2 minutes when ADS-B and flight feed data are available.
Is Astral Aviation included in the Free plan?
Yes — the Free plan allows you to track up to 30 live shipments across Astral Aviation and any other carrier.
Is there an API for Astral Aviation tracking?
Yes. TrackCargo REST API lets you POST an AWB, fetch JSON milestones, and receive webhook events — perfect for ERP/TMS systems.
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