About Atlas Air Worldwide / Polar
Atlas Air Worldwide / Polar is a cargo United States airline headquartered in Purchase, NY. The carrier operates under the IATA designator PO and the ICAO designator PAC; air-traffic controllers address its flight crews on the radio with the callsign "POLAR". The airline was founded in 1993 and currently operates a fleet of approximately 18 aircraft.
Within the US air-travel ecosystem, Atlas Air Worldwide / Polar sits in the "Cargo" segment. Cargo carriers move freight, parcels, and mail rather than passengers. Their schedules are built around overnight sort facilities and integrator deadlines rather than business-day passenger demand.
Codes & identifiers
| Legal / brand name | Atlas Air Worldwide / Polar |
|---|---|
| IATA code | PO |
| ICAO code | PAC |
| Radio callsign | POLAR |
| Category | Cargo |
| Headquarters | Purchase, NY |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Fleet size | 18 aircraft |
| Official website | www.polaraircargo.com |
Hub & focus airports
The airports below are listed as hubs or focus cities for Atlas Air Worldwide / Polar. From these airports the carrier operates the densest schedule of nonstop departures, holds the most gate space, and typically supports the broadest range of international or long-haul service.
| Airport | City | State | IATA | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | Anchorage | AK | ANC |
Large hub |
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport | Cincinnati / Covington | KY | CVG |
Large hub |
| Los Angeles International Airport | Los Angeles | CA | LAX |
Large hub |
Booking & service notes
Schedules, fares, and aircraft assignments for Atlas Air Worldwide / Polar change frequently, sometimes weekly. The data on this page is intended as a stable reference for codes, headquarters, fleet scale, and hub list; for live availability, fare class rules, baggage policies, and seat selection, always consult the carrier's own booking system at www.polaraircargo.com. When a flight is operated under Atlas Air Worldwide / Polar's code but flown by a regional partner, the operating carrier is normally disclosed on the booking page; this distinction matters for elite-status benefits and, in rare cases, for irregular-operations rebooking.