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

You can use the getallstates tool to see currently tracked aircraft, or look it up on external aviation databases like Planespotters.net.

Monitoring Global Air Traffic and Historical Flight Data

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What AI agents can do with OpenSky Network: 8 Tools for Aviation Telemetry Data Retrieval

Use these tools to monitor current air traffic states, pull historical routes, or check specific airport arrival and departure lists.

Get all states

Retrieves the real-time state (altitude, velocity, location) for all tracked aircraft, optionally filtered by a specific ICAO24 code.

Get arrivals

Gathers a list of recent arriving flights and their estimated times at a specified airport.

Get departures

Provides data on flights that have recently left or are departing from a specified airport.

Get flights by aircraft

Pulls the complete historical flight path and records for any given aircraft by its ICAO24 hex code.

Get flights by interval

Retrieves all aviation flights that occurred within a precise, defined time period (authentication required).

Get my flights

Accesses the historical flight data for your own registered aircraft (requires authentication).

Get my states

Gets the current, real-time states of your own authenticated aircraft.

Get recent tracks

Provides recent tracking data for a specific aircraft identifier.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use OpenSky Network to track planes in real time? +

You just ask your agent, 'Show me all current aircraft states.' The MCP automatically uses the necessary tools to pull data on altitude, velocity, and location for every tracked plane. You get instant situational awareness without writing any code.

Can OpenSky Network help with airport arrival times? +

Yes, you can check recent arrivals at a specific airport using the MCP. It provides structured data including flight IDs and estimated time of arrival for incoming aircraft.

Does this MCP track planes I own? +

Yes, if your aircraft is registered with OpenSky Network, you can use dedicated tools like get_my_states to get real-time status updates on your personal assets. Authentication is required for these features.

What kind of historical data does OpenSky Network provide? +

It offers comprehensive flight history. You can retrieve all recorded flights for a specific plane using its ICAO24 code, or you can pull records for an entire date range with get_flights_by_interval.

Is OpenSky Network only for commercial planes? +

No. The platform provides global data access that includes various types of aircraft and private telemetry, making it useful for both professional logistics tracking and personal aviation interest.

How do I find out what flights left a specific airport yesterday? +

You can ask your agent to check departures from the desired airport. This uses the MCP's departure tools, which provide a list of recent departing flights and their destination information.

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 tool 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.

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