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Connect 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. Turn your AI agent into a real-time flight operations coordinator.

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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 · 12 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through FlightAware.

  1. 01

    Get aircraft info

    Get registration details and technical specifications for a specific aircraft. It returns manufacturer, model, owner, and engine type using a tail number or registration.

  2. 02

    Get airport arrivals

    List all inbound flights for a specific airport. It provides arrival times, runways, gates, and current status for incoming aircraft.

  3. 03

    Get airport departures

    List all outbound flights from a specific airport. You can see scheduled times, gates, and departure status for departing aircraft.

  4. 04

    Get airport info

    Pull static metadata for a specific airport. It provides ICAO/IATA codes, coordinates, elevation, and runway information.

Capability set02 / 03

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through FlightAware.

  1. 05

    Get airport routes

    Identify common flight paths between two specific airports. This capability provides route strings, typical altitudes, and frequency of use.

  2. 06

    Get airport weather

    Get current METAR observations and TAF forecasts for an airport. It covers wind, visibility, cloud layers, and temperature.

  3. 07

    Get flight map

    Generate a static map image showing the flight track. The image includes the filed route, actual track points, and current aircraft position.

  4. 08

    Get flight route

    Retrieve the filed flight plan for a specific flight. This includes a structured list of waypoints, navaids, and airway segments.

Capability set03 / 03

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 12 available through FlightAware.

  1. 09

    Get flight status

    Access complete real-time status for a flight. You get gate assignments, terminal info, scheduled versus actual times, and delay indicators.

  2. 10

    Get historical flights

    Access flight history and track points dating back to 2011. You can review actual departure/arrival times and performance data for past flights.

  3. 11

    Get operator flights

    List all active flights for a specific airline or operator code. This is useful for monitoring entire fleets in real time.

  4. 12

    Search flights

    Search for active or recent flights using a flight number, tail number, or origin-destination pair. It returns altitude, ground speed, and current status.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Operational Disruption Management

An operations manager asks the agent to check if weather at a hub is causing delays across a specific airline's fleet.

02

Passenger Connection Tracking

A traveler asks the agent to monitor an inbound flight's arrival time and gate to plan a tight connection.

03

Route Research

A researcher queries common routes between two airports to analyze typical flight paths and altitudes.

04

Aircraft Identification

An enthusiast uses a tail number to find the owner, engine type, and year built for a specific plane.

Automate a task

Put 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

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 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

995ms average. Fast in production.

FlightAware is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1199ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
776ms
Slowest day
1199ms
14-day trend
Improving-8%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 12 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 FlightAware, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

FlightAware Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BcYlyJS8HiBAEl3w6oIQkoWZDYpxNFA82ItOIZwX/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 — FlightAware capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightaware-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BcYlyJS8HiBAEl3w6oIQkoWZDYpxNFA82ItOIZwX/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 FlightAware in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work FlightAware owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals and enthusiasts who need to move from raw aviation data to actionable insights quickly.

  • 01

    Flight Dispatchers

    They use the agent to verify filed routes and check destination weather for flight planning.

  • 02

    Airline Operations

    They monitor fleet movements and assess operational disruptions or competitor activity.

  • 03

    Travel Planners

    They track arrivals and departures to manage passenger pickups and connection windows.

  • 04

    Aviation Enthusiasts

    They look up specific aircraft registration details and explore historical flight patterns.

FAQ

Questions FlightAware owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

    You subscribe to the MCP through Vinkius, enter your AeroAPI key, and then connect your client like Claude or Cursor with one click.

  • 02

    Do I need my own FlightAware account?

    Yes, you will need to provide an API key from the FlightAware AeroAPI Developer Portal to authenticate the connection.

  • 03

    Can the AI show me where a plane is on a map?

    Yes, the agent can use the get_flight_map capability to retrieve a static map image showing the flight track and current position.

  • 04

    How far back does the flight history go?

    The historical data capability allows you to access flight records and track points dating back to January 1, 2011.

  • 05

    Can I track an entire airline at once?

    Yes, you can use the get_operator_flights capability to list all active flights for a specific airline code.

  • 06

    Can my AI track a specific flight in real-time and tell me exactly where it is, its altitude, and estimated arrival time?

    Yes! Use the search_flights capability with the flight number (e.g., "UAL123") or tail number to find active flights. Your AI agent will respond with current position coordinates, ground speed, altitude, estimated time of arrival (ETA), departure and arrival airports with gates, and whether the flight is en-route, landed, or experiencing delays. For even more detail on a specific flight, use get_flight_status with the FlightAware ID to get complete operational metadata.

  • 07

    How do I check all arriving and departing flights at a specific airport along with current weather conditions?

    Simply ask the agent to run the get_airport_arrivals and get_airport_departures actions with the airport ICAO code (e.g., "KJFK" for New York JFK, "KLAX" for Los Angeles). Then request get_airport_weather for the same airport to see current METAR observations including wind, visibility, ceiling, temperature, and any weather phenomena affecting operations. The AI will compile a complete picture of airport activity and meteorological conditions.

  • 08

    Can I access historical flight data to analyze on-time performance and typical routes flown between two cities?

    Absolutely! Use the get_historical_flights capability with a FlightAware canonical flight ID to retrieve complete flight history dating back to January 1, 2011. You'll get actual departure and arrival times, delay indicators, the route flown, and all track points with timestamps. To understand common routing patterns between airports, use get_airport_routes with origin and destination ICAO codes to see frequently filed routes. This is perfect for schedule reliability studies, aviation trend analysis, and operational benchmarking.

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