Fr24api MCP

Name: Fr24api MCP
Author: Flightradar24

by Flightradar24version 1.0.1i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.Flightradar24/fr24api-mcp

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server providing access to the Flightradar24 API for real-time and historical flight data

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Other
You need to fill in: FR24_API_KEY

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
You fill in yourself: FR24_API_KEY

Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fr24api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@flightradar24/fr24api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FR24_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add fr24api --env FR24_API_KEY=your-value -- npx -y @flightradar24/fr24api-mcp

Fill in the empty values before running it.

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fr24api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@flightradar24/fr24api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FR24_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "fr24api": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@flightradar24/fr24api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FR24_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.

This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.

Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.

Values you fill in

FR24_API_KEY secret required env
Your API key for Flightradar24 API

These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.

What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

Basic checksi

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Still maintained
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Endpoint responds
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Sign-in with OAuth
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Compared with others in Otheri

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Common questions

Is Fr24api MCP safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

You need to fill in: FR24_API_KEY

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (1.0.1) reached the registry 14 months ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

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Flightradar24 MCP Server

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server provides access to the Flightradar24 API for real-time and historical flight data. This server enables AI assistants like Claude to access comprehensive aviation data including live flight positions, aircraft information, airport details, and flight histories.

Features

Real-time Flight Tracking: Get live positions of aircraft worldwide
Historical Flight Data: Access flight data dating back to May 11, 2016
Comprehensive Flight Information: Detailed aircraft, airline, and airport data
Flexible Filtering: Search by callsigns, registrations, routes, aircraft types, and more
Flight Summaries: Complete takeoff and landing information
Aircraft Tracks: Detailed positional tracking for specific flights

Installation

Via npm

npm install -g @flightradar24/fr24api-mcp

Prerequisites

Node.js: Version 18.0.0 or higher
Flightradar24 API Key: Get your API key from https://fr24api.flightradar24.com

Configuration

Claude Desktop Integration

Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file:

"mcpServers": { "fr24api": { "command": "npx", "args": ["@flightradar24/fr24api-mcp@latest"], "env": { "FR24_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here" } } } }

Important Notes:

Replace your_api_key_here with your actual Flightradar24 API key
Restart Claude Desktop after adding the configuration
If installed locally, use the full path: "command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/build/index.js"]

Other MCP Clients

For other MCP clients, run the server directly:

FR24_API_KEY=your_api_key_here npx @flightradar24/fr24api-mcp

Available Tools

Live Flight Data

`get_live_flights_positions_light`

Get real-time aircraft positions with basic information.

Parameters (at least one required):

bounds: Geographic area (north,south,west,east coordinates)
flights: Flight numbers (comma-separated, max 15)
callsigns: Flight callsigns (comma-separated, max 15)
registrations: Aircraft registrations (comma-separated, max 15)
airports: Airport codes with optional direction (e.g., "inbound:JFK,outbound:LAX")
routes: Flight routes (e.g., "JFK-LAX,LHR-CDG")
aircraft: Aircraft ICAO types (comma-separated, max 15)
altitude_ranges: Altitude ranges in feet (e.g., "0-3000,30000-40000")
categories: Flight categories (P,C,M,J,T,H,B,G,D,V,O,N)
limit: Maximum results (default: no limit, max: 30000)

`get_live_flights_positions_full`

Get real-time aircraft positions with comprehensive flight details. *Same parameters as above*

`get_live_flights_count`

Get count of live flights matching criteria. *Same parameters as above*

Historical Flight Data

`get_historic_flights_positions_full`

Get historical flight positions with full details.

Required Parameters:

timestamp: Unix timestamp for historical snapshot

Optional Parameters: *Same as live flight parameters*

`get_historic_flights_positions_light`

Get historical flight positions with basic information. *Same parameters as above*

`get_historic_flights_count`

Get count of historical flights. *Same parameters as above*

Flight Summaries

`get_flight_summary_full`

Get comprehensive flight takeoff/landing information.

Required Parameters:

flight_datetime_from: Start datetime (YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SSZ)
flight_datetime_to: End datetime (YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SSZ)

Optional Parameters:

flights, callsigns, registrations, airports, routes, aircraft
sort: Sort order ("asc" or "desc")
limit: Maximum results (max: 20000)

`get_flight_summary_light`

Get essential flight takeoff/landing information. *Same parameters as above*

`get_flight_summary_count`

Get count of flights in summary query. *Same parameters as above (without sort/limit)*

Specific Flight Data

`get_flight_tracks`

Get detailed positional tracks for a specific flight.

Required Parameters:

flight_id: Flightradar24 flight ID (hexadecimal)

Reference Data

`get_airline_info`

Get airline information by ICAO code.

Required Parameters:

icao: Airline ICAO code

`get_airport_info_light`

Get basic airport information.

Required Parameters:

code: Airport IATA or ICAO code

`get_airport_info_full`

Get comprehensive airport information including location, elevation, timezone.

Required Parameters:

code: Airport IATA or ICAO code

Usage Examples

Find flights around New York

Get live flights in the New York area with bounds: 41.0,-74.5,40.5,-73.5

Track specific flight

Get flight tracks for flight ID: 2f4a8b3c

Historical data

Get historical flights at JFK airport on timestamp 1640995200 with airports: inbound:JFK

Flight summary

Get flight summary from 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z to 2024-01-02T00:00:00Z for route JFK-LAX

Development

Building from Source

git clone https://github.com/flightradar24/fr24api-mcp.git

cd fr24api-mcp npm install npm run build

Contributing

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch
Make your changes
Add tests if applicable
Submit a pull request

Support

Documentation: https://fr24api.flightradar24.com
Issues: GitHub Issues
API Support: Contact Flightradar24 API support

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Changelog

1.0.2

fix: flight summary 14 days prompt
release file update to asure trusted publisher works (#6)

1.0.1

Release to MCP Registry

1.0.0

Initial public release
Comprehensive flight data access
Real-time and historical data support
Enhanced parameter validation
Improved error handling

Fr24api MCP

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

Values you fill in

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Otheri

Common questions

Alternatives

Spec Driven Development

Remote Desktop Commander

Intervals MCP

README from the maker

Flightradar24 MCP Server

Features

Installation

Via npm

Prerequisites

Configuration

Claude Desktop Integration

Other MCP Clients

Available Tools

Live Flight Data

get_live_flights_positions_light

get_live_flights_positions_full

get_live_flights_count

Historical Flight Data

get_historic_flights_positions_full

get_historic_flights_positions_light

get_historic_flights_count

Flight Summaries

get_flight_summary_full

get_flight_summary_light

get_flight_summary_count

Specific Flight Data

get_flight_tracks

Reference Data

get_airline_info

get_airport_info_light

get_airport_info_full

Usage Examples

Find flights around New York

Track specific flight

Historical data

Flight summary

Development

Building from Source

Contributing

Support

License

Changelog

1.0.2

1.0.1

1.0.0

`get_live_flights_positions_light`

`get_live_flights_positions_full`

`get_live_flights_count`

`get_historic_flights_positions_full`

`get_historic_flights_positions_light`

`get_historic_flights_count`

`get_flight_summary_full`

`get_flight_summary_light`

`get_flight_summary_count`

`get_flight_tracks`

`get_airline_info`

`get_airport_info_light`

`get_airport_info_full`