OpenSky Network MCP Server
Track real-time flights, view aircraft states, and get airport arrivals/departures via OpenSky API.
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What is the OpenSky Network MCP Server?
The OpenSky Network MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to OpenSky Network via 8 tools. Track real-time flights, view aircraft states, and get airport arrivals/departures via OpenSky API. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate OpenSky Network
Ask your AI agent "Show me all current flights near my location." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 8 tools connected to real OpenSky Network data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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OpenSky Network MCP Server capabilities
8 toolsOptionally filter by specific ICAO24 code. Get the states of all aircraft currently tracked by OpenSky
Get arrivals at a specific airport
Get departures from a specific airport
Get historical flights for a specific aircraft
Requires authentication. Get all flights in a specific time interval
Get historical flights for your own aircraft (requires authentication)
Get the states of your own aircraft (requires authentication)
Get recent tracks for a specific aircraft
What the OpenSky Network MCP Server unlocks
Connect OpenSky Network to any AI agent and access global, open-source air traffic data -- track aircraft in real-time, view historical flights, and monitor airport activity through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Real-Time Tracking -- Get the current state of all tracked aircraft including altitude, velocity, and location
- Airport Monitoring -- View recent arrivals and departures for any ICAO airport code
- Aircraft History -- Retrieve recent flight history and tracks for specific aircraft by ICAO24 hex code
- Flight Intervals -- Get all flights that occurred within a specific time window
- Account Tracking -- Monitor your own registered aircraft (requires authentication)
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server 2. (Optional) Enter your OpenSky credentials for higher rate limits 3. Start tracking global aviation data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible clientOpenSky Network is the largest open-source air traffic data platform, providing free access to ADS-B and other aviation telemetry.
Who is this for?
- Aviation Enthusiasts -- Track specific aircraft and monitor local airport traffic
- Logistics Teams -- Monitor estimated arrival times and flight statuses
- Data Analysts -- Access historical flight data for trend analysis and research
Frequently asked questions about the OpenSky Network MCP Server
Do I need an account to use the OpenSky API?
No, the basic API is free and open. However, creating a free account gives you higher rate limits and access to historical flight data.
How do I find the ICAO24 hex code for an aircraft?
You can use the get_all_states tool to see currently tracked aircraft, or look it up on external aviation databases like Planespotters.net.
Can I track flights at a specific airport?
Yes! Use get_arrivals or get_departures with the airport's ICAO code (e.g., KJFK for New York JFK) and a Unix timestamp range.
Can I retrieve flights for a specific time interval?
Yes! Use the get_flights_in_interval action with start and end Unix timestamps.
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