What is Flightradar Mcp Server

flightradar-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides real-time flight tracking and status information using the AviationStack API.

Use cases

Use cases include tracking specific flights, providing flight status updates to users, and integrating flight data into travel apps or websites.

How to use

To use flightradar-mcp-server, install it via Smithery, configure your MCP settings with your AviationStack API key, and utilize its tools to get flight data, search for flights, or check flight statuses.

Key features

Key features include: 1) get_flight_data for detailed flight information by IATA or ICAO code, 2) search_flights for finding flights based on various criteria, and 3) get_flight_status for human-readable flight status summaries.

Where to use

flightradar-mcp-server can be used in aviation-related applications, travel planning tools, and any service that requires real-time flight information.

FlightRadar MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides real-time flight tracking and status information using the AviationStack API.

Features

This MCP server provides three main tools:

1. get_flight_data: Get detailed information about a specific flight by its IATA or ICAO code
2. search_flights: Search for flights by various criteria like airline, departure/arrival airports, and status
3. get_flight_status: Get a human-readable status summary for a specific flight

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install flightradar-mcp-server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @Cyreslab-AI/flightradar-mcp-server --client claude

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm (v6 or higher)
• An AviationStack API key (get one at aviationstack.com)

Setup

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Cyreslab-AI/flightradar-mcp-server.git
   cd flightradar-mcp-server
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Build the server:

   npm run build
   

4. Configure the server in your MCP settings file:

   For Claude VSCode extension, add to ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "flightradar": {
         "command": "node",
         "args": [
           "/path/to/flightradar-mcp-server/build/index.js"
         ],
         "env": {
           "AVIATIONSTACK_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
         },
         "disabled": false,
         "autoApprove": []
       }
     }
   }
   

   For Claude desktop app, add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or similar path on other platforms.

Usage Examples

Once the server is configured, you can use it with Claude to get flight information:

Get Flight Status

User: What's the status of flight BA855?

Claude: Flight BA855 (British Airways) is currently landed.

Departure: Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG), Terminal 1, Gate B5
Scheduled: 3/25/2025, 11:50:00 AM
Estimated: 3/25/2025, 11:50:00 AM

Arrival: Heathrow (LHR), Terminal 3
Scheduled: 3/25/2025, 1:10:00 PM

Search Flights

User: Find British Airways flights

Claude: I found 3212 British Airways flights. Here are the first 3:

1. BA5719: Tucson (TUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
   Status: scheduled
   Departure: 3/25/2025, 5:00:00 AM

2. BA6096: Prague (PRG) to Helsinki (HEL)
   Status: scheduled
   Departure: 3/25/2025, 11:40:00 AM

3. BA855: Prague (PRG) to London Heathrow (LHR)
   Status: landed
   Departure: 3/25/2025, 10:50:00 AM

Get Flight Details

User: Get detailed information about flight BA855

Claude: Here are the details for flight BA855:

Flight: BA855 (BAW855)
Airline: British Airways
Aircraft: Airbus A320 (Registration: G-EUUH)

Departure:
- Airport: Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG/LKPR)
- Terminal: 1, Gate: B5
- Scheduled: 3/25/2025, 10:50:00 AM

Arrival:
- Airport: London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL)
- Terminal: 3
- Scheduled: 3/25/2025, 12:10:00 PM

Status: landed

API Key Configuration

This server requires an AviationStack API key to function. You can get a free API key (100 requests/month) at aviationstack.com.

The API key should be provided as an environment variable named AVIATIONSTACK_API_KEY in your MCP settings configuration.

License

MIT