FlightStats Connector for AI agents.

22 live capabilities

Track real-time flight paths and global airport schedules.

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Why people use FlightStats

FlightStats for Tracking Live Flight Progress

With FlightStats, you just ask your agent. You get a unified data stream that pulls in live flight status, gate assignments, and even real-time positional tracking. You get the answer in one place, turning a messy research task into a simple conversation.

What Vinkius changes

You get a live feed of global aviation data directly inside your AI's chat window.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Logistics bottleneck detection

A cargo manager asks their agent to check the delay index of a major hub to see if a shipment is likely to be held up.
Real-world use case 02

Complex travel itinerary planning

A travel agent uses `get_connections` to find the fastest way to get a client from London to Tokyo with multiple stops.
Real-world use case 03

Route reliability research

An aviation analyst uses `get_ratings_by_route` to find the most reliable flight paths for a new commercial airline's network.

Complete set · 22capabilities

The complete FlightStats capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with FlightStats.

Capability set01 / 06

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through FlightStats.

01 Capability
Create multi flight alert
Create a rule to get notified about all flights arriving at an airport. It automates your monitoring.
02 Capability
Create single flight alert
Set up a custom alert for one specific flight using a callback URL. This is perfect for high-priority cargo.
03 Capability
Get delay index
Get a 0 to 5.0 delay index for an airport based on recent history. It quantifies the current backlog.
04 Capability
Get equipment by code
Retrieve aircraft equipment details using an IATA code. This tells you exactly what type of plane is flying.

Capability set02 / 06

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through FlightStats.

05 Capability
Get fids
Pull Flight Information Display System data for an airport. It mirrors the screens you see in the terminal.
06 Capability
Get flight status
Get real-time status for a flight using the carrier and number. It shows gate info and current delays.
07 Capability
Get flight track
Retrieve real-time track and positional information for a flight. You get altitude and speed data.
08 Capability
Get flights near
Find all flights currently flying near a specific coordinate. This is great for localized aviation awareness.

Capability set03 / 06

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through FlightStats.

09 Capability
Get historical airport status
Look up past flight status for airport departures. Use this to audit past airport performance.
10 Capability
Get historical route status
Retrieve historical flight status for a specific route. It helps in analyzing long-term route reliability.
11 Capability
Get ratings by flight
Get the on-time performance rating for a specific flight. This provides a quick score on punctuality.
12 Capability
Get ratings by route
Get the on-time performance ratings for a specific route. Use this to find the most reliable flight paths.

Capability set04 / 06

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through FlightStats.

13 Capability
Get scheduled flights by flight
See future scheduled flights for a carrier and flight number. This helps in planning upcoming travel.
14 Capability
Get route status
Get the current status for flights on a specific route. This provides a bird's eye view of a flight path.
15 Capability
Get weather
Get METAR and TAF weather reports for an airport. This provides the official data for flight conditions.
16 Capability
Get active airlines
Get a list of all airlines currently in operation. This is useful for identifying valid carriers.

Capability set05 / 06

17—19

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through FlightStats.

17 Capability
Get active airports
Pull a list of all active airports worldwide. Use this to find the correct codes for your queries.
18 Capability
Get airport by code
Fetch specific airport details using its IATA code. This provides the metadata needed for location queries.
19 Capability
Get airport status
View current departure and arrival status for any airport. It gives you a full board of what's moving.

Capability set06 / 06

20—22

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 22 available through FlightStats.

20 Capability
Get historical flight status
Get historical flight status for a specific flight. This helps you verify past on-time performance.
21 Capability
Get scheduled flights by route
Get future scheduled flights for a specific route. This lets you see the full schedule for a path.
22 Capability
Get connections
Find all connecting flight options between two specific airports. This helps in planning complex travel.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask FlightStats to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use FlightStats from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmULzzxHMbtvBv0nx0dkyBHULmsujBh3Zvkzvg2l/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it FlightStats, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable FlightStats for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmULzzxHMbtvBv0nx0dkyBHULmsujBh3Zvkzvg2l/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the FlightStats URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable FlightStats in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightstats": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmULzzxHMbtvBv0nx0dkyBHULmsujBh3Zvkzvg2l/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using FlightStats

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using FlightStats, help me...". 22 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightstats": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmULzzxHMbtvBv0nx0dkyBHULmsujBh3Zvkzvg2l/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using FlightStats

Ask Copilot: "Using FlightStats, help me...". 22 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightstats": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmULzzxHMbtvBv0nx0dkyBHULmsujBh3Zvkzvg2l/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using FlightStats

Open Cascade and ask: "Using FlightStats, help me...". 22 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightstats": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmULzzxHMbtvBv0nx0dkyBHULmsujBh3Zvkzvg2l/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using FlightStats

Ask Cline: "Using FlightStats, help me...". 22 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add flightstats --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_PmULzzxHMbtvBv0nx0dkyBHULmsujBh3Zvkzvg2l/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using FlightStats

Ask Claude: "Using FlightStats, show me...". 22 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work FlightStats can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for the operations person who needs to know why a shipment is late, the analyst tracking fleet performance, or the travel pro managing complex itineraries for high-value clients.

01

Logistics Coordinator

Monitors hub delay indices and flight statuses to reroute cargo in real-time.

02

Aviation Analyst

Queries route reliability ratings and historical performance to build fleet reports.

03

Travel Agent

Checks connection options and real-time gate info to give clients live itinerary updates.

04

Flight Enthusiast

Finds all aircraft currently flying near a specific coordinate for hobbyist tracking.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 11 capabilities

AviationStack

Real-time flight tracking and global aviation data. monitor flights, routes, airports, and airline schedules directly from any AI agent.

02 12 capabilities

AirLabs

Access global aviation data via AirLabs. track real-time flights, search airports and airlines, check schedules, and analyze routes from any AI agent.

03 5 capabilities

AeroAPI (FlightAware)

Track global flights. audit departures, arrivals, and airports via IA.

04 12 capabilities

FlightAware

Track global flight status via FlightAware AeroAPI. search flights, monitor airport arrivals and departures, check weather, and access historical flight data from any AI agent.

05 23 capabilities

AeroDataBox

Access real-time flight status, airport flight information displays (FIDS), historical flight data, and airport delay statistics directly from your AI agent.

06 12 capabilities

Netrows

Track global flights via Netrows Aviation API. search flights, monitor aircraft, check airport data, and access airline schedules from any AI agent.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep FlightStats connected.

Before you connect

Questions about FlightStats.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can FlightStats MCP track international flights?

Yes, it provides real-time tracking and status for flights globally. You can check gate info and delays for international hubs just as easily as domestic ones.

Does FlightStats MCP provide airport weather?

Yes, it pulls official METAR and TAF weather reports for airports. This gives you the technical data needed to understand actual flight conditions.

Can I use FlightStats MCP for historical data?

Absolutely. You can query historical flight status and route performance to see how reliable a specific path has been over time.

How does FlightStats MCP help with logistics?

It helps you spot bottlenecks by checking airport delay indices and live flight statuses, allowing you to anticipate and manage shipping delays before they happen.

Can FlightStats MCP show me airport gate info?

Yes, it retrieves live gate assignments and departure/arrival boards. This is perfect for keeping travelers or cargo managers updated in real-time.

How do I check the live status of a specific flight?

You can use the get_flight_status capability by providing the carrier code, flight number, and departure date. The agent will return real-time gate, delay, and timing information.

Can I see which flights are currently departing from a specific airport?

Yes, use the get_airport_status capability. Specify the airport code (e.g., 'LAX'), set the direction to 'dep' (departures), and provide the date and hour to get a complete list of scheduled and active departures.

Is it possible to track flights flying over my current location?

Absolutely. By using the get_flights_near capability with your latitude, longitude, and a search radius in miles, your agent will list all active flights currently in that airspace.

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