# Free Air Waybill Generator

> Generate professional Air Waybills (AWB) for air cargo shipments. Free online tool to create IATA-compliant AWB documents with all required fields. Export to PDF instantly.

Source: https://traddal.com/tools/awb-generator

## What it does

Fills in an Air Waybill and makes a two-page PDF of it, with a Code 128 barcode of the AWB number. Everything but the barcode happens in the browser.

## Inputs

| Input | Required | What it is |
| --- | --- | --- |
| awbPrefix, awbNumber | Yes | The airline’s 3-digit prefix and the 8-digit AWB number. |
| shipperName, shipperAddress, shipperCity, shipperCountry | Yes | The shipper. |
| consigneeName, consigneeAddress, consigneeCity, consigneeCountry | Yes | The consignee. |
| issuingCarrierName, issuingCarrierCity | Yes | The issuing carrier. |
| airportOfDeparture, airportOfDestination | Yes | IATA airport codes. |
| numberOfPieces, grossWeight, natureAndQuantity | Yes | The goods. |
| Charges, routing, handling and execution fields | No | See the form; the WebMCP tool’s input schema lists them all. |

## What you get

A PDF download, `AWB-<prefix>-<number>.pdf`. The barcode endpoint returns the barcode as a PNG data URL.

## Limits

- No daily limit.
- A waybill is valid only when issued by an authorized carrier or its agent: this prepares the document.
- Free, no account needed.

## How an agent can use it

In a browser that supports WebMCP, https://traddal.com/tools/awb-generator registers these tools while it is open:

- `create_air_waybill`: Free. Downloads the PDF in the browser.

Its form is also marked up for declarative WebMCP.

Or call the public endpoint (the barcode only): `POST https://traddal.com/api/tools/mawb-barcode`.

```json
{"prefix":"176","awbNumber":"12345675"}
```

It answers with JSON. Errors have an `error` message; 429 means the limit is reached, and 503 that the tool is temporarily unavailable.

For more volume, or to work inside a workspace, the REST API is described at https://api.traddal.com/openapi.json and credentials come from info@traddal.com.

## About this tool

Generate professional Air Waybills (AWB) for air cargo shipments. Fill in the shipment details below and download a PDF ready for printing.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is an Air Waybill (AWB)?

An Air Waybill (AWB) is a shipping document that accompanies goods transported by air. It serves as a receipt for cargo, a contract of carriage, and provides shipment details such as shipper, consignee, routing, and charges.

### Is this AWB generator IATA compliant?

Yes, our AWB generator follows the IATA standard format for air waybills, including all required fields such as shipper/consignee information, routing details, cargo description, and charges breakdown.

### Can I use this for international air shipments?

Yes, the generated Air Waybill can be used for both domestic and international air cargo shipments. Make sure to fill in all customs-related fields accurately for international shipments.

### What information do I need to create an AWB?

You need: AWB number (from your carrier), complete shipper and consignee details, origin and destination airports, cargo description, weight, dimensions, and applicable charges. Optional fields include insurance, declared values, and special handling instructions.

### Is the generated AWB legally valid?

The AWB format is industry-standard, but for legal validity it must be issued by an authorized air carrier or their agent. This tool helps you prepare the documentation, which should then be submitted to your carrier for official issuance.