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Aviation Weather MCP Server

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About Aviation Weather MCP Server

MCP Server for Aviation LLM interactions

Basic information

Category

Media & Design

License

MIT license

Runtime

node

Transports

stdio

Publisher

finack

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aviation-weather": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/absolute/path/to/aviation-weather-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Aviation Weather MCP Server?

The Aviation Weather MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides aviation weather information for flight planning. It connects to the Aviation Weather API (aviationweather.gov) to fetch METARs, TAFs, PIREPs, and route weather data. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used for actual flight decisions.

How to use Aviation Weather MCP Server?

Install Node.js 18+, clone the repository, run npm install, npm run build, and npm start. Configure it with Claude for Desktop by adding the server to the MCP configuration file. Once connected, ask natural language queries such as “What’s the current weather at KJFK?” or “Are there any PIREPs near KDEN?”

Key features of Aviation Weather MCP Server

  • Type-safe API client auto‑generated from the official Swagger definition.
  • Four MCP tools: get‑metar, get‑taf, get‑pireps, and get‑route‑weather.
  • Automated Swagger fetching and client regeneration during build.
  • Error handling and response formatting for a smooth experience.

Use cases of Aviation Weather MCP Server

  • Retrieve current METAR observations for a specific airport.
  • Obtain terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAF) for an airport.
  • Find pilot reports (PIREPs) near an airport.
  • Get a comprehensive weather summary for a route between two airports.
  • Use as a supplementary reference, always verifying official sources.

FAQ from Aviation Weather MCP Server

Can this server be used for actual flight planning?

No. The README explicitly states: “DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR FLIGHT PLANNING OR IN‑FLIGHT DECISION MAKING.” It is for informational purposes only and is not FAA‑approved.

What data sources does it use?

It connects to the Aviation Weather API (aviationweather.gov) and fetches the latest Swagger definition to generate a type‑safe client.

What MCP tools are available?

The server provides four tools: get‑metar, get‑taf,

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