How do I install the flightaware mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `AEROAPI_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Flightaware MCP Server

Live flight tracking and aviation data via FlightAware AeroAPI (flights, airports, alerts).

Local serverstdio

What is the Flightaware MCP Server?

Live flight tracking and aviation data via FlightAware AeroAPI (flights, airports, alerts).

What the server does

MCP server for FlightAware AeroAPI (v4) — live flight tracking and aviation data for Claude. Track flights, read airport boards, look up operators and aircraft, fetch scheduled flights, and manage flight alerts, all over stdio.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Flightaware MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightaware": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@chrischall/flightaware-mcp"],
      "env": { "AEROAPI_API_KEY": "your-aeroapi-key-here" }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
AEROAPI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Flightaware to Area.”
“Use Flightaware to Flights.”
“Use Flightaware to Airports.”

Frequently asked questions

Live flight tracking and aviation data via FlightAware AeroAPI (flights, airports, alerts). Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.