Linea Aerea Carguera de Colombia S.A.
Colombia-based scheduled cargo airline operating Boeing 767 freighters across the Americas as part of the LATAM Cargo network.
About Linea Aerea Carguera de Colombia S.A.
LATAM Cargo Colombia is a Colombian all-cargo airline legally incorporated as Línea Aérea Carguera de Colombia S.A. and identified by IATA code L7 and ICAO code LAE. The carrier began operations in 2009 and was previously widely known as LANCO. It forms part of LATAM Airlines Group’s cargo business, alongside affiliated freight operators elsewhere in Latin America. Its role is transporting commercial freight rather than carrying ticketed passengers.
The airline’s principal operating base is Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport, one of Latin America’s most important air-cargo gateways. Its scheduled network is integrated with the wider LATAM Cargo system and focuses primarily on connections within the Americas, including links between Colombia, other Latin American markets and major North American freight centres. Routings and frequencies can change according to seasonal exports and commercial demand, while charter operations may extend beyond the regular network.
LATAM Cargo Colombia operates Boeing 767-300 freighters, a twin-engine wide-body aircraft family used extensively for medium- and long-haul cargo services. These aircraft carry goods on the main deck and in lower-deck compartments, supporting shipments ranging from perishables and pharmaceuticals to industrial products and general freight. As a dedicated cargo airline, it does not offer passenger cabins, seats, cabin classes, carry-on allowances or conventional onboard service.
The carrier is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Passenger-oriented LATAM benefits such as LATAM Pass are associated with LATAM Airlines’ passenger services and do not function as a frequent-flyer programme for LATAM Cargo Colombia shipments. Cargo customers instead use LATAM Cargo’s commercial booking, tracking and handling channels, generally working through freight forwarders, logistics providers or contracted shipping accounts.
A notable strength is the airline’s access to LATAM Cargo’s broader regional network and specialist experience handling time-sensitive Latin American exports, particularly perishables. Bogotá also provides useful connections between Colombian production centres and international cargo markets. Travellers should understand, however, that L7 is a freight-airline code: its flights are not normally bookable as passenger services, and schedules may be adjusted more frequently than passenger timetables in response to cargo flows, operating requirements and seasonal demand.
Good to know
Flying with Linea Aerea Carguera de Colombia S.A. — what to expect
Cargo Flights Only
LATAM Cargo Colombia is a dedicated freight carrier and does not normally sell passenger seats. An L7 flight appearing in tracking or airport data should not be treated as a bookable passenger service.
Bogotá Cargo Base
The airline’s principal base is El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá. Cargo acceptance, collection and transfer arrangements are handled through freight facilities rather than passenger terminals.
Book Through Cargo Channels
Shipments are generally arranged through LATAM Cargo, a freight forwarder or a logistics provider. Documentation, acceptance deadlines and handling requirements depend on the commodity and route.
Special Cargo Rules
Perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals and dangerous goods may require advance approval, specialised packaging and additional documentation. Confirm the applicable rules before delivering freight to the airport.
Schedules Can Vary
Freighter routes and frequencies may change with seasonal demand and commercial cargo flows. Reconfirm departure details and cargo cut-off times close to shipment.
No Passenger Benefits
Passenger baggage allowances, seat selection and frequent-flyer benefits do not apply. Shipment limits and charges are determined by cargo weight, volume, commodity and handling requirements.
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FAQ
Linea Aerea Carguera de Colombia S.A. — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- Its primary operating base is El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia. Freight is processed through the airport’s cargo facilities rather than its passenger terminals.
- The airline does not normally sell passenger plane tickets. Cargo pricing depends on factors such as route, shipment weight and volume, commodity, handling needs, capacity and season.
- Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport is the carrier’s principal departure and connecting point. Other airports used depend on current LATAM Cargo schedules and seasonal freight flows.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because Linea Aerea Carguera de Colombia S.A. is a cargo airline, passenger fares under its L7 code may not normally be available.
- No single longest route can be stated confidently because freighter schedules and operating patterns may change with commercial demand. Consult LATAM Cargo’s current schedule for the longest active nonstop sector.
- A stable destination total is not published with enough consistency to quote confidently because cargo routings and frequencies change according to demand. LATAM Cargo’s current schedules or a freight forwarder are the best sources for available lanes.
- There is no carry-on allowance because the airline operates dedicated cargo aircraft rather than passenger services. Freight dimensions, weight limits and packaging rules must be confirmed through LATAM Cargo or the handling freight forwarder.
- The airline operates cargo services within the wider LATAM Cargo network, principally linking Colombia with markets elsewhere in Latin America and North America. Its schedules can vary with seasonal exports and freight demand.