FlightAware MCP Server

Name: FlightAware MCP Server
Author: imonroe

@imonroe

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About FlightAware MCP Server

An MCP server to access the flightaware api

#flightaware #aviation #api

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightaware-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "flightaware-mcp",
        "--port",
        "8080",
        "--aeroapi-key",
        "YOUR_API_KEY"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is FlightAware MCP Server?

A bridge server connecting Model Context Protocol (MCP) clients to FlightAware's AeroAPI for real-time aviation data.

How to use FlightAware MCP Server?

Install globally via npm or run directly with npx; configure with a FlightAware AeroAPI key via command line options or environment variables. Start the server with flightaware-mcp --port 8080 --aeroapi-key YOUR_API_KEY, then connect an MCP client to the specified TCP or WebSocket port.

Key features of FlightAware MCP Server

Real-time flight information retrieval by identifier.
Airport operations: list arrivals and departures.
Retrieve aircraft details by tail number.
Search airports by country, region, or custom query.
Detailed flight tracking with comprehensive operation data.
Supports both TCP and WebSocket transport modes.

Use cases of FlightAware MCP Server

Query live flight status for a specific flight (e.g., AAL100).
Monitor incoming and outgoing flights at an airport (e.g., KJFK).
Look up aircraft specifications using its tail number (e.g., N12345).
Discover airports in a region or country for planning.
Obtain detailed flight histories and operation logs.

FAQ from FlightAware MCP Server

What do I need to use FlightAware MCP Server?

You need a FlightAware AeroAPI key. Sign up at FlightAware AeroAPI and obtain a key, then provide it via the --aeroapi-key option or AEROAPI_KEY environment variable.

What transport modes does the server support?

It supports both TCP (default) and WebSocket modes, selectable with the --mode option or MCP_SERVER_MODE environment variable.

How do I handle timeout errors?

Increase the timeout value using --timeout (or MCP_REQUEST_TIMEOUT environment variable), enable debug mode with --debug, and check network connectivity and AeroAPI rate limits.

Can I use this server with n8n?

Yes. For n8n integration, set a higher timeout (60000ms or more) and try both TCP and WebSocket modes to ensure proper communication.

Where can I find the AeroAPI key and what are the rate limits?

Obtain the key from FlightAware AeroAPI. Rate limits depend on your subscription; debug mode provides detailed API response information to help monitor usage.