Serves as the runtime environment for the MCP server, handling installation, building, and operation of the flight tracking service
Manages API key configuration through environment variables, allowing users to securely store their RapidAPI key for authenticating with the ADS-B Exchange service
Provides syntax examples for the API tools that enable aircraft searching, tracking, and filtering capabilities through Python-style interface documentation
Utilizes RapidAPI as the gateway to access ADS-B Exchange data, requiring users to subscribe to ADS-B Exchange through RapidAPI and obtain an API key for flight tracking functionality
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Flight MCP Servershow me military aircraft over Europe right now"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
🛩️ Flight MCP Server
Real-time flight tracking for LLMs — Connect any AI assistant to live aircraft data from ADS-B Exchange
Transform your AI conversations with live flight intelligence. Search aircraft by location, track specific flights, monitor military activity, and discover aviation patterns — all through a clean MCP interface.
🚀 Quick Start
1. Setup
bun install && bun run build2. Get API Key
Subscribe to ADS-B Exchange on RapidAPI
Add key to
.env:RAPIDAPI_KEY=your_key_here
3. Test with Inspector
bun run inspectRelated MCP server: mcptix
🛠 API Tools
# Search aircraft around coordinates
search_aircraft(lat=40.7128, lon=-74.0060, radius_nm=25)
# → Aircraft within 25nm of NYC
# Get specific aircraft details
get_aircraft(hex="a4b065")
# → Full aircraft data by ICAO code
# Browse military aircraft with filters
list_military_aircraft(
region="us", # us/europe/asia/all
aircraft_type="H60", # helicopters/cargo/fighters
min_altitude=1000, # exclude ground traffic
limit=20, # per page
page=2 # pagination
)
# Discover available aircraft types
get_military_aircraft_types(region="us")
# → Available types: H60, C17, F35, etc.📊 Example Response
{
"hex": "a4b065",
"callsign": "NKS185",
"position": {"lat": 51.470, "lon": -0.456},
"altitude": 38000,
"speed": 460,
"heading": 275
}🎯 Use Cases
Flight tracking: Monitor specific aircraft or routes
Aviation research: Analyze traffic patterns and aircraft types
Military monitoring: Track defense aircraft activity by region
Location intelligence: Find aircraft near points of interest
Real-time alerts: Build notifications for aircraft events
Rate limits apply • 4-second minimum polling • Powered by ADS-B Exchange
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