FlightRadar MCP Server

What is FlightRadar MCP Server?

FlightRadar MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that provides real-time flight tracking and status information using the AviationStack API. It is designed for developers and users who want to query flight data through Claude or other MCP-compatible clients.

How to use FlightRadar MCP Server?

Install via Smithery (npx -y @smithery/cli install @Cyreslab-AI/flightradar-mcp-server --client claude) or manually by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and building. Configure the server in your MCP settings file with the AVIATIONSTACK_API_KEY environment variable. Once configured, invoke the tools directly through Claude using natural language.

Key features of FlightRadar MCP Server

• get_flight_data: Detailed information for a specific flight by IATA/ICAO code
• search_flights: Search flights by airline, airports, or status
• get_flight_status: Human-readable status summary for a specific flight

Use cases of FlightRadar MCP Server

• Ask Claude “What’s the status of flight BA855?” and get real-time departure/arrival info
• Search all British Airways flights to find upcoming departures
• Retrieve detailed flight data including aircraft registration and gate info

FAQ from FlightRadar MCP Server

What are the prerequisites to run FlightRadar MCP Server?

Node.js v14 or higher, npm v6 or higher, and a free AviationStack API key from aviationstack.com (100 requests/month).

How do I configure the server?

Add a flightradar entry to your MCP settings JSON with "command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/build/index.js"], and the environment variable AVIATIONSTACK_API_KEY.

What tools does the server provide?

Three tools: get_flight_data (details by flight code), search_flights (search by criteria), and get_flight_status (human-readable status summary).

Where does the flight data come from?

All data is retrieved live from the AviationStack API using your API key.

Are there any usage limits?

The free AviationStack API key allows up to 100 requests per month.