# Netrows MCP > Netrows tracks global flights, monitors aircraft movements, and provides deep airport intelligence through a single MCP. Search for active routes by number or origin-destination pair, check real-time positions of airborne planes, or pull historical data on specific aircraft registrations. It gives your AI agent full control over aviation operations analysis. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** flight-tracking, aircraft-intelligence, airport-data, real-time-data, aviation-api ## Description Need to understand global air traffic? This connector links your AI client directly to the Netrows Aviation API, giving you command over everything from live flight tracking to deep airport research. Forget opening a dozen browser tabs or wrestling with complex data feeds. Instead, you talk to your agent and it handles all the complexity. It lets you ask natural language questions like, 'What are all United flights running out of EWR today?' or 'Tell me about aircraft N12345.' Your AI client acts as a dedicated flight operations analyst, pulling together schedules, real-time coordinates, and technical specs instantly. This integration lives within the Vinkius catalog, so you connect once to access this power alongside thousands of other services. Whether you’re tracking a plane crossing continents or just need to know if your pickup airport is busy, this MCP gathers all the necessary data—from searching for airports by city name to monitoring arrivals and departures at any global hub. It's about getting accurate answers without lifting a finger. ## Tools ### get_account_usage Checks your current API credits and usage quota so you know if you can run large queries. ### get_aircraft_info Retrieves detailed specifications, ownership information, and type for any registered aircraft using its tail number. ### get_airline_flights Lists all active flights currently operated by a specific airline code. ### get_airport_flights Provides a full list of arriving and departing flights at any designated airport. ### get_airline_info Gathers metadata for an airline, including its IATA code, fleet size, and major operating hubs. ### get_airport_info Gets static data for any airport, like its geographic coordinates and full official codes (IATA/ICAO). ### get_flight_details Pulls complete status information for a single known flight, including gate numbers and estimated times. ### get_flight_schedule Finds all scheduled flights operating between two specific airports on a given route. ### search_aircraft Searches and lists every aircraft operated by an entire airline or aviation company. ### search_airports Finds all airports serving a specific city, including major international and regional locations. ### search_flights Searches for active or recent flights using a flight number, callsign, or origin-destination pair. ### track_flight Returns continuous, timestamped position data to track the real-time location and trajectory of an airborne plane. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search for all active United Airlines flights from Newark to San Francisco. ``` **Response:** ``` Searching Netrows Aviation API... I found 5 active United flights on the EWR-SFO route today: UA123 (Boeing 737-900, departed EWR 08:15 EST, en-route at FL370, ETA SFO 11:42 PST), UA456 (Boeing 757-200, departed 10:30 EST, en-route at FL350, ETA 14:05 PST), UA789 (Airbus A320, departed 13:45 EST, currently climbing through FL280, ETA 17:18 PST), UA234 (Boeing 737-MAX 9, scheduled departure 16:20 EST), and UA567 (Boeing 787-9, scheduled 19:00 EST). Would you like detailed tracking data for any of these flights? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me all airports that serve the city of London and their current flight activity. ``` **Response:** ``` Searching London airports... I found 6 airports serving the London metropolitan area: London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) — 412 flights today (268 arrivals, 144 departures), London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) — 287 flights (178 arrivals, 109 departures), London Stansted (STN/EGSS) — 195 flights (121 arrivals, 74 departures), London Luton (LTN/EGGW) — 143 flights (89 arrivals, 54 departures), London City (LCY/EGLC) — 98 flights (61 arrivals, 37 departures), and London Southend (SEN/EGMC) — 34 flights (21 arrivals, 13 departures). Total: 1,169 flights across all London airports today. Would you like detailed flight lists for any specific airport? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Tell me about aircraft N12345 — who owns it, what type is it, and what flights has it been operating? ``` **Response:** ``` Looking up aircraft N12345... This is a Boeing 737-800 (registration N12345) registered in the United States, operated by United Airlines. Built in 2018 (6 years old), equipped with 2 CFM56-7B jet engines. Aircraft category: Commercial Airline. Current status: Active. Recent flight activity shows this aircraft has been primarily operating United domestic routes including EWR-LAX, SFO-IAH, and ORD-DEN. Would you like me to track its current flight or show its complete recent flight history? ``` ## Capabilities ### Monitor live flight movements Get continuous, time-stamped location data for an airborne plane, allowing you to visualize its current path and estimated arrival time. ### Analyze airport activity List all scheduled or actual flights arriving at or departing from a specific airport worldwide, providing traffic patterns in real-time. ### Research aircraft assets and fleets Look up details on any plane by its registration number, including its type, age, owner, and engine specifications. ### Get airline and route intelligence Pull detailed information about specific airlines or retrieve full flight schedules between two major airports. ### Check account usage status Monitor your API credit consumption to manage your budget and avoid rate limits during heavy queries. ## Use Cases ### Managing unexpected airport congestion The ops manager asks, 'What is happening at JFK right now?' The agent runs 'get_airport_flights', which returns a list of all inbound and outbound flights. This allows the team to reallocate ground crews before delays become critical. ### Investigating competitor routes The analyst asks, 'What is Delta doing this week?' The agent uses 'get_airline_flights' and 'get_flight_schedule' together. It compiles a report showing all current operations and planned routes for the entire airline. ### Tracking a high-value shipment The logistics coordinator needs to know where a plane is right now. They use 'track_flight' with the flight number, getting continuous coordinates that confirm the aircraft is still on track for its estimated arrival. ### Planning an international trip itinerary The enthusiast asks, 'What airports serve Chicago?' The agent runs 'search_airports', immediately providing a list of all relevant regional and major hubs. Then, they can use the airport codes to plan flight searches. ## Benefits - Stop manually cross-referencing flight data. Use 'get_flight_details' to pull a single, comprehensive record showing the aircraft type, gate number, and scheduled vs. actual times for any known flight. - Gain immediate operational awareness at major hubs. By using 'get_airport_flights', you get an instant list of all arrivals and departures at any airport, perfect for ground crew planning or coordinating pickups. - Deepen your research with aircraft specs. Instead of guessing, use 'get_aircraft_info' to instantly verify a tail number’s manufacturer, owner, engine type, and age. - Plan routes quickly. If you need to know what services are available between two cities, 'get_flight_schedule' provides all scheduled options in one query. - Monitor entire organizations at once. Use 'search_aircraft' or 'get_airline_flights' to instantly see the full scope of a company’s fleet or current operations. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant access to global aviation data without needing to write any code or navigate external websites. 1. Subscribe to this MCP and enter your Netrows API key from the Developer Portal. 2. Connect it to your preferred AI client (Claude, Cursor, etc.). 3. Ask your agent a question about flight status, airport activity, or aircraft history. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I check if a flight is delayed using Netrows MCP?** You use 'get_flight_details'. This tool provides the scheduled versus actual times, allowing you to see immediately if there's a delay or status change. **Can Netrows MCP tell me what planes an airline operates?** Yes. Use 'search_aircraft' to list every aircraft registered and operated by a specific airline, giving you the full fleet overview. **What is the difference between search_flights and track_flight using Netrows MCP?** Use 'search_flights' for general queries or finding routes by number/pair. Use 'track_flight' only when you need continuous, minute-by-minute coordinates of an airborne plane. **How do I find all airports in a metropolitan area with Netrows MCP?** Use 'search_airports' and input the city name. This returns a list of every associated airport, giving you their codes for later use. **Is it safe to monitor API usage with get_account_usage?** Yes, this tool is essential for good data hygiene. It shows your current credit balance so you can budget and plan complex queries without running into unexpected rate limits.