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Qantas Freight Capacity & Loading

Freight is carried on all Qantas aircraft worldwide. Using Qantas' own global network and through its strategic alliance and interline agreements with other airlines, freight can be delivered to any airport in the world.

Capacity by Unit Load Device
P6P, PMC (Lower Deck)
ID Code P6P, PMC
(Lower Deck)
U.S. Domestic Code  
Aircraft types and
Main or Lower deck
All 747's & 767*
Lower Deck
Rate Class 2BG
Internal Volume  
Limiting Internal Dimensions  
Maximum Gross Weight 5035kg (11100lb)
Tare Weight (incl. net) 110kg (242lb)
* Advance arrangements needed for carriage on 747 lower deck.
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P6P, PMC (Main Deck)
ID Code P6P, PMC
(Main Deck)
U.S. Domestic Code M-1 (Main Deck)
Aircraft types and
Main or Lower deck
747 Freighter Main Deck *
Rate Class 2H
Internal Volume  
Limiting Internal Dimensions  
Maximum Gross Weight 6800 kg (15000 lb)
Tare Weight (incl. net) 110kg (242lb)
*Contour applies to 747F side-door loader. On 747F nose-door loader max. height is 224cm/96in.
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P1P, PAG, PAP, PAJ, P1G (Lower Deck)
ID Code P1P, PAG, PAP, PAJ, P1G (Lower Deck)
U.S. Domestic Code LD-7
Aircraft types and
Main or Lower deck
All 747's & 767 *
Lower Deck
Rate Class 5
Internal Volume  
Limiting Internal Dimensions  
Maximum Gross Weight 4626 kg (10200 lb)
Tare Weight (incl. net) 110kg (242lb)
*This unit may also be loaded on the main deck of 747F. Max. gross weight is then 6800 kg/15000 lb. On 767, max. gross weight is 5035 kg/11100 lb.
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P1P, PAG, PAP, PAJ, P1G (Main Deck)
ID Code P1P, PAG, PAP, PAJ, P1G (Main Deck)
U.S. Domestic Code M-1
Aircraft types and
Main or Lower deck
747 Freighter - side door loading Main Deck *
Rate Class 2C
Internal Volume  
Limiting Internal Dimensions  
Maximum Gross Weight 6800 kg (15000 lb)
Tare Weight (incl. net) 110kg (242lb)
** Contour applies to 747F side-door loader. On 747F nose-door loader max. height is 224cm/96in.
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DLF, DQF
ID Code DLF, DQF
U.S. Domestic Code LD-8
Aircraft types and
Main or Lower deck
767 Lower Deck
Rate Class 6A
Internal Volume 7.2 m³ (253 cu ft)
Limiting Internal Dimensions 140 x 233 x 152 cm
(55 x 92 x 60 in)
Maximum Gross Weight 2449 kg (5400 lb)
Tare Weight (incl. net) 128 kg (282 lb)
* This unit is available only on 767 routes.
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AVJ, AKC
ID Code AVJ, AKC
U.S. Domestic Code LD-1
Aircraft types and
Main or Lower deck
All 747's & 767 Lower Deck
Rate Class 8
Internal Volume 4.84 m³ (171 cu ft)
Limiting Internal Dimensions 140 x 147 x 152 cm
(55 x 58 x 60 in)
Maximum Gross Weight 1587 kg (3500 lb)
Tare Weight (incl. net) *
* Actual tare weights vary from 77 kg/170 lb to 112 kg/247 lb depending on manufacturer's models.
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AVE, AKE
ID Code AVE, AKE
U.S. Domestic Code LD-3
Aircraft types and
Main or Lower deck
All 747's & 767 Lower Deck
Rate Class 8
Internal Volume 4.3 m³ (153 cu ft)
Limiting Internal Dimensions 140 x 147 x 152 cm
(55 x 58 x 60 in)
Maximum Gross Weight 1587 kg (3500 lb)
Tare Weight (incl. net) *
* Actual tare weights vary from 77 kg/170 lb to 112 kg/247 lb depending on manufacturer's models.
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AA2, AAP
ID Code AA2, AAP
U.S. Domestic Code LD-9
Aircraft types and
Main or Lower deck
All 747's & 767*
Lower Deck
Rate Class 5
Internal Volume 10.6 m³ (374 cu ft)
Limiting Internal Dimensions 208 x 302 x 152 cm
(82 x 119 x 60 in)
Maximum Gross Weight 4626 kg (10200 lb) *
Tare Weight (incl. net) +
* This unit may also be loaded on the main deck of 747F. Max. gross weight is then 6800 kg/15000 lb. On 767, max. gross weight is 5035 kg/11100 lb.
+ Actual tare weights vary from 200 kg/441 lb to 272 kg/600 lb depending on manufacturer's models.
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AMP
ID Code AMP +
U.S. Domestic Code  
Aircraft types and
Main or Lower deck
All 747's & 767*
Lower Deck
Rate Class 2BG
Internal Volume 11.4 m³ (403 cu ft)
Limiting Internal Dimensions 229 x 302 x 152 cm
(90 x 119 x 60 in)
Maximum Gross Weight 4626 kg (10200 lb) *
Tare Weight (incl. net) 266 kg (587 lb)
* This unit may also be loaded on the main deck of 747F. Max. gross weight is then 6800 kg/15000 lb. On 767, max. gross weight is 5035 kg/11100 lb.
+ Advance arrangements needed for carriage on 747 lower deck.
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AAU
ID Code AAU
U.S. Domestic Code LD-29
Aircraft types and
Main or Lower deck
All 747's & 767
Lower Deck
Rate Class 5W
Internal Volume 14.5 m³ (511 cu ft)
Limiting Internal Dimensions 208 x 302 x 152 cm
(82 x 119 x 60 in)
Maximum Gross Weight 4626 kg (10200 lb)
Tare Weight (incl. net) 260 kg (573 lb)
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Capacity
Loading
P6P, PMC (Lower Deck)
P6P, PMC (Main Deck)
P1P, PAG, PAP, PAJ, P1G (Lower Deck)
P1P, PAG, PAP, PAJ, P1G (Main Deck)
DLF, DQF
AVJ, AKC
AVE, AKE
AA2, AAP
AMP
AAU