How do I track a specific plane?

You can track a specific aircraft by providing its ICAO24 hex code to your AI client.

Do I need an account to use this MCP?

You can use basic features without an account, but entering your OpenSky credentials allows for higher rate limits and access to personal aircraft tracking.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Can I see historical flight data?

Yes, you can retrieve recent flight history and tracks for specific aircraft using the available capabilities.

How do I get airport arrival information?

You can use the capability to get arrivals at any specific ICAO airport code.

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 capability 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.

An astronaut overseeing a futuristic data hub

Download PDF Markdown Version

Connect OpenSky Network 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 live flight telemetry and airport activity through your AI client.

Ask AI about this Connector

Developed, maintained, and hosted by Vinkius.

MCP VERIFIED · PRODUCTION READY · VINKIUS GUARANTEED

Waiting for input…

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

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.

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 · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through OpenSky Network.

01
Get departures
This capability pulls a list of recent departures from a specific airport.
02
Get all states
This capability retrieves the current status of all aircraft currently being tracked, with an optional filter for a specific ICAO24 code.
03
Get arrivals
This capability fetches recent arrivals for a given airport using its ICAO code.
04
Get flights by aircraft
This capability retrieves the historical flight records for a specific aircraft.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through OpenSky Network.

05
Get recent tracks
This capability gets the most recent flight paths and tracks for a specific aircraft.
06
Get flights by interval
This capability finds all flights that occurred within a specific time window, provided you have authenticated.
07
Get my flights
This capability accesses the historical flight data for your own registered aircraft via authentication.
08
Get my states
This capability retrieves the real-time status of your own registered aircraft.

Real work

What teams actually run

Real-time Flight Monitoring

Ask your agent to watch a specific aircraft's altitude and velocity during a flight.

Airport Traffic Audits

Request a list of all departures from a specific airport code to check recent activity.

Historical Path Research

Retrieve recent tracks for a specific hex code to analyze flight behavior.

Fleet Management

Use authenticated capabilities to keep tabs on your own registered aircraft status.

Automate a task

Put OpenSky Network 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

OpenSky Network 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.

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

You don't need a client to put OpenSky Network 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

921ms average. Fast in production.

OpenSky Network is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1131ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 774ms
Slowest day: 1131ms
14-day trend: Slowing+30%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 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 OpenSky Network, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

OpenSky Network Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gollcDW6qrXaGepGtam9nSTQe5vZ506xGo4RlP5j/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — OpenSky Network capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opensky-network-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_gollcDW6qrXaGepGtam9nSTQe5vZ506xGo4RlP5j/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 OpenSky Network in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work OpenSky Network owners hand off.

Professionals and hobbyists who need to turn raw aviation telemetry into actionable insights.

01
Aviation Enthusiasts
Users who want to track specific planes or monitor local airport traffic patterns.
02
Logistics Teams
Staff who need to check flight statuses and estimated arrival times.
03
Data Analysts
Researchers who pull historical flight data to study aviation trends.

FAQ

Questions OpenSky Network owners ask.

01
How do I track a specific plane?
You can track a specific aircraft by providing its ICAO24 hex code to your AI client.
02
Do I need an account to use this MCP?
You can use basic features without an account, but entering your OpenSky credentials allows for higher rate limits and access to personal aircraft tracking.
03
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
04
Can I see historical flight data?
Yes, you can retrieve recent flight history and tracks for specific aircraft using the available capabilities.
05
How do I get airport arrival information?
You can use the capability to get arrivals at any specific ICAO airport code.
06
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.
07
How do I find the ICAO24 hex code for an aircraft?
You can use the get_all_states capability to see currently tracked aircraft, or look it up on external aviation databases like Planespotters.net.
08
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.
09
Can I retrieve flights for a specific time interval?
Yes! Use the get_flights_in_interval action with start and end Unix timestamps.

Explore

More in The Unthinkable

Connect OpenSky Network to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get departures

Get all states

Get arrivals

Get flights by aircraft

05-08

Get recent tracks

Get flights by interval

Get my flights

Get my states

What teams actually run

Real-time Flight Monitoring

Airport Traffic Audits

Historical Path Research

Fleet Management

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

OpenSky Network Connector

Claude Desktop

Aviation Enthusiasts

Logistics Teams

Data Analysts

How do I track a specific plane?

Do I need an account to use this MCP?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I see historical flight data?

How do I get airport arrival information?

Do I need an account to use the OpenSky API?

How do I find the ICAO24 hex code for an aircraft?

Can I track flights at a specific airport?

Can I retrieve flights for a specific time interval?

FlightStats AI Connector

FlightAware AI Connector

AviationStack AI Connector

Aviationstack AI Connector

Suggestions

PubNub (Real-time Messaging) AI Connector

QuestDB (Time-Series) AI Connector

OpenF1 Live Data & Telemetry AI Connector

AeroAPI (FlightAware) AI Connector