# Emirates SkyCargo (EK)

> Combination carrier — bellyhold capacity under passenger flights, often with freighters alongside.

## Key facts

- IATA designator: EK
- ICAO code: UAE
- AWB prefix: 176
- Primary cargo hub: DXB — Dubai International Airport
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- Service model: combination

## Air waybills

A master air waybill issued by Emirates SkyCargo begins with the prefix 176, followed by an 8-digit serial whose last digit is the first seven digits modulo 7. Verify the prefix against the airline’s own documentation before issuing a waybill against it.

Source: https://airscanner.co/airlines/ek