In GTA Online, players have the opportunity to engage in various business ventures, one of which is the lucrative Air Freight Cargo. This business revolves around acquiring crates and selling them for profit, promising significant rewards when executed with the right approach. Each type of crate provides similar payout potential, specifically $30,000 per crate, but they come with different bonuses that affect overall earnings.
Identifying the Most Valuable Air Freight Cargo
Within GTA 5 Online, players can choose from eight distinct types of Air Freight Cargo:
- Narcotics
- Chemicals
- Medical Supplies
- Animal Materials
- Art & Antiques
- Jewelry & Gemstones
- Tobacco and Alcohol
- Counterfeit Goods
While all crates yield the same initial payout, it is important to note that Narcotics, Chemicals, and Medical Supplies are particularly profitable due to their bonuses. Players receive a 35% bonus for every 25 crates sourced of these types, resulting in a substantial 70% bonus when 50 crates are acquired. In contrast, crates like Counterfeit Goods only earn a 5% bonus for every five crates.
Sourcing Air Freight Cargo Effectively
To embark on your Air Freight Cargo business, start by purchasing a Hangar through Maze Bank Foreclosures. Once you have your Hangar, access the computer inside to begin sourcing cargo. Players can opt for either land or air missions to gather crates, with land missions generally being the easier and faster option.
Alternatively, players can enlist the help of an NPC, Rooster McCraw, who is available in the Hangar. For a fee of $25,000, he will venture out to source crates for you. However, the types of crates he brings back are random, so for those targeting specific, high-value cargo, taking the sourcing into your own hands is advisable.
As a notable update, as of March 28, 2025, Rockstar has announced a doubling of payouts for the Air Freight Cargo business, a promotion set to run until April 2, 2025. This provides an excellent opportunity for players to maximize their earnings during this period.