Bring Flight Tracking
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect OpenSky Network to Windsurf and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the OpenSky Network MCP Server?
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
- Subscribe to this server
- (Optional) Enter your OpenSky credentials for higher rate limits
- Start tracking global aviation data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
OpenSky 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
Built-in capabilities (8)
Optionally 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
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple OpenSky Network tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 8 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
OpenSky Network in Windsurf
Why run OpenSky Network with Vinkius?
The OpenSky Network connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
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Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect OpenSky Network using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
OpenSky Network and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect OpenSky Network to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
OpenSky Network for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and OpenSky Network is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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