Flightradar24 MCP Server ✈️

This Claude Desktop MCP server allows real-time flight tracking using Flightradar24 data, ideal for aviation enthusiasts and travel planners.

Key Features ✨

• 🔎 Real-time flight tracking
• ⏱️ Arrival and departure times
• 🌆 Airport flight status
• 🚨 Emergency flight monitoring

1. Prerequisites

• Claude Desktop installed
• Flightradar24 API key (from Flightradar24's website)

2. Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/sunsetcoder/flightradar24-mcp-server.git

2. Install dependencies and build:

   cd flightradar24-mcp-server
   npm install
   npm run build

3. Claude Desktop Integration

1. Edit claude_desktop_config.json (location varies by OS).
2. Add the flightradar24-server configuration to the mcpServers object:

   {
     "mcpServers": {
       "flightradar24-server": {
         "command": "node",
         "args": [
           "/path/to/flightradar24-mcp-server/dist/index.js"
         ],
         "env": {
           "FR24_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here",
           "FR24_API_URL": "https://fr24api.flightradar24.com"
         }
       }
     }
   }

3. Replace the path and API key. Use forward slashes.
4. Restart Claude Desktop.

Environment Setup

1. Copy .env.example to .env:

   cp .env.example .env

2. Update .env with your API key:

   FR24_API_KEY=your_actual_api_key_here

Usage Examples 🚀

Ask Claude:

1. "What's the ETA for United Airlines flight UA123?"
2. "Show me all flights currently at SFO"
3. "Are there any emergency flights in the area?"

Troubleshooting ⚠️

• Verify the path, API key, and API URL.
• Ensure your Flightradar24 API subscription is active.

License 📜

MIT

Made with ❤️ for aviation enthusiasts