Flightradar24 MCP Server 🛩️

Model Context Protocol server for Flight Tracking

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Overview

Flightradar24 MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that allows users to track flights in real-time using data from Flightradar24, making it an essential tool for aviation enthusiasts and travel planners.

To use this server, you need to set up Claude Desktop with a valid Flightradar24 API key, clone the repository, install dependencies, and configure it for real-time flight queries.

Real-time flight tracking - Access to arrival and departure times - Status monitoring of specific flights or airports - Emergency flight alerts

Monitoring live flights overhead for aviation enthusiasts.
Managing travel arrangements by checking flight statuses in real-time.
Emergency response tracking for flights requiring assistance.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Flightradar24 MCP Server 🛩️ in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-flightradar24-mcp-server-sunsetcoder"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Can I track all flights using this server?

Yes! You can track any flight that is visible on Flightradar24.

What are the prerequisites for setting it up?

You need Claude Desktop and a Flightradar24 API key.

What should I do if the server isn't responding?

Verify the configuration path and check your API key for validity.

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