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Silk Way West Airlines Cargo Tracking
Azerbaijan’s dedicated freighter airline — global Boeing 747F operations with live milestones
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About Silk
Silk Way West Airlines, based in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a leading all-cargo carrier operating one of the largest Boeing 747 freighter fleets in the region. From its hub at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the airline connects Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Specialising in oversized freight, oil & gas equipment, perishables, and e-commerce, Silk Way West plays a vital role in Eurasian trade flows. TrackCargo supports AWBs beginning with the IATA prefix 501, integrating ADS-B flight feeds and Cargo-IMP data to refresh milestones every 2 minutes and provide a consolidated shipment timeline from tender to 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
501-(hyphen optional, e.g.501-12345678or50112345678). - Press Track air shipment — flight and milestone feeds refresh every ~2 minutes when live.
Carrier Quick Facts
Essential information about Silk
- AWB prefix – 501 (IATA)
- Fleet – Boeing 747 freighters
- Hub – Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku
- Network – Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America
- Specialties – Oversized freight, oil & gas, perishables, e-commerce
- Country – Azerbaijan
- Free plan – Track up to 30 live shipments for any carrier
- Live status – active
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common tracking questions
Which AWB prefix does Silk Way West Airlines use?
TrackCargo recognises the IATA AWB prefix 501. Enter the full 11-digit AWB with or without the hyphen (e.g.
501-12345678 or 50112345678).Does Silk Way operate dedicated freighters?
Yes. Silk Way West Airlines operates a large fleet of Boeing 747 freighters serving global cargo markets.
Where is Silk Way West Airlines based?
Silk Way West is headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan, with its hub at Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
What types of cargo does Silk Way specialise in?
The airline is known for oversized freight, oil & gas logistics, perishables, e-commerce, and express cargo solutions.
How often are Silk Way West Airlines flight positions updated?
TrackCargo refreshes Silk Way West Airlines flight positions approximately every 2 minutes when ADS-B and flight data are available.
Is Silk Way West Airlines included in the Free plan?
Yes — the Free plan allows tracking of up to 30 live shipments for Silk Way West and any other carrier.
Is there an API for Silk Way West Airlines tracking?
Yes. TrackCargo REST API lets you POST an AWB, fetch live JSON milestones, and receive webhook updates — ideal for ERP/TMS systems.
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