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Connect AeroAPI (FlightAware) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get accurate, real-time flight and airport data instantly.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 5 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through AeroAPI (FlightAware).

  1. 01

    Check API status

    Check if the AeroAPI service is operational

  2. 02

    Get airport details

    Get metadata and location details for a specific airport by code (ICAO or IATA)

  3. 03

    Get flight details

    Get comprehensive details for a specific flight by identifier (ident or fa_flight_id)

Capability set02 / 02

04-05

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through AeroAPI (FlightAware).

  1. 04

    List airport flights

    List scheduled, enroute, or arrived flights for a specific airport

  2. 05

    Search flights

    Search for flights based on a query (e.g., origin, destination, ident)

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Supply Chain Audits

You need to know the status of a shipment that relies on air freight. Your agent checks the flight details and arrival metadata to give you a clear ETA.

02

Event Planning

You are coordinating a large group arriving at a major hub. Your agent lists all scheduled flights for that airport, giving you a full picture of incoming traffic.

03

Market Analysis

You are researching a new trade route. Your agent searches for flights between two regions, helping you understand the current flow of aviation traffic.

04

Emergency Response

You need immediate status updates on multiple flights. Your agent quickly pulls the details for several identifiers, saving you time during a critical period.

Automate a task

Put AeroAPI (FlightAware) to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

AeroAPI (FlightAware) works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put AeroAPI (FlightAware) to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

819ms average. Fast in production.

AeroAPI (FlightAware) is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 986ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
666ms
Slowest day
986ms
14-day trend
Slowing+8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 5 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of AeroAPI (FlightAware), so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with AeroAPI (FlightAware). Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

AeroAPI (FlightAware) Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gNyEcMG9EeTpEfcCha9zNhZZpLsKL2wJ4iddYic2/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — AeroAPI (FlightAware) capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aeroapi-flightaware-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gNyEcMG9EeTpEfcCha9zNhZZpLsKL2wJ4iddYic2/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up AeroAPI (FlightAware) in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work AeroAPI (FlightAware) owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals who rely on accurate, real-time movement data. If your job involves tracking goods, managing travel, or analyzing global infrastructure, your agent can handle the data querying. It takes complex, multi-step research and turns it into a simple conversation.

  • 01

    Logistics Managers

    Monitor flight timelines and retrieve arrival metadata directly within your workflow.

  • 02

    Aviation Researchers

    Verify airport schedules and audit global flight patterns without needing to manually search multiple databases.

  • 03

    Travel Operations

    Perform rapid audits of flight statuses and identify relevant airport markers using natural language prompts.

  • 04

    Operations Leads

    Automate the querying of aviation data to keep cross-functional logistics teams moving smoothly.

FAQ

Questions AeroAPI (FlightAware) owners ask.

  • 01

    What kind of data does this MCP provide?

    It provides real-time flight data, including status, origin, and destination metadata. It also gives you detailed airport metadata, like unique codes and timezone information.

  • 02

    Can I track flights that aren't currently flying?

    Yes. You can use the capabilities to search for flights based on identifiers, or list scheduled flights for an airport, even if they haven't departed yet.

  • 03

    Does this work with all AI clients?

    Yes. As long as your AI client is MCP-compatible, you can connect it to this MCP using a single set of credentials.

  • 04

    Is this just a list of flight numbers?

    No. It's a full auditing capability. You can get comprehensive details for a flight, or audit an entire airport's schedule, not just a simple list.

  • 05

    What if the API is down?

    You can use the check_api_status capability to confirm that the AeroAPI service is operational before you start your research workflow.

  • 06

    How do I find my AeroAPI Key?

    Log in to your FlightAware AeroAPI account, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard. Copy and paste it below.

  • 07

    What flight identifiers are supported?

    AeroAPI supports common flight identifiers (ident) like 'SWA1234' as well as unique FlightAware identifiers (fa_flight_id).

  • 08

    Does it support real-time status updates?

    Yes. The API provides the current status of flights, including enroute, arrived, or cancelled metadata as reported by global radar networks.

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