Flightradar24 MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server to get real-time flight information from Flightradar24.

Installation

npx mcp_fr24

Or install globally:

npm install -g mcp_fr24
mcp_fr24

Configuration

1. Get Your API Token

1. Visit Flightradar24
2. Sign up or log in to your account
3. Get your API token from your account settings

2. Set Environment Variable

export FR24_API_TOKEN="your_api_token_here"

Or create a .env file in your project:

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env and add your token

Usage

The server provides one tool: get_flight_info

Parameters:

• flightNumber (string): Flight number e.g., "AA123", "CA981"

Example:

// Get flight information
const result = await client.callTool('get_flight_info', {
  flightNumber: 'AA123'
})

Response includes:

• Flight number and route
• Aircraft type and registration
• Current position (latitude/longitude)
• Altitude, ground speed, heading
• Estimated time of arrival

Important Security Note ⚠️

DO NOT commit your .env file or API token to version control!

Each user must provide their own Flightradar24 API token. This ensures:

• Your token is not exposed
• Each user has their own API quota
• Proper security practices are maintained

License

ISC