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>log in to commentHi, I am Denys, the maker of FlightFinder. I built it because aviation records are scattered across investigation archives with different formats and identifiers. The API brings those records together and preserves links to their sources; the MCP server makes the same corpus accessible to compatible AI tools. Start with the examples at himaxym.com/developers. I would welcome feedback on the API, source attribution and integration experience.
- 280,236 safety records on file
- 130 official sources aggregated
- 4,438,733 turbulence reports (US airspace)
- Plain counts only – no rating system
FlightFinder provides a read-only JSON API and MCP server for aviation accident and incident data from 130 sources.
- for
- Developers building research tools, data pipelines, AI assistants, and safety-focused applications.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- Unified safety dataset — Aggregates 164k accident narratives from 130 sources into a single, deduplicated API.
- REST API with OpenAPI spec — Standard JSON endpoints with filters, pagination and per-record attribution links.
- Keyless and free keyed access — No-key tier (100 req/day) and free key tier (1,000 req/day, 60 req/min).
- Pro plan upgrades — 20,000 req/day, full-text narratives and commercial use with attribution for $49/mo.
- MCP server integration — Read-only tools available via MCP registry for Claude, Cursor and other clients.
- Postman & RapidAPI support — Pre-filled Postman collection and RapidAPI listing for easy testing.
Use cases
- Explore aircraft-family accident and incident records with links to original sources
- Fact-check news stories with citable accident records
- Conduct academic research using bulk occurrence data
- Build aviation product tools with type-level reliability signals
FlightFinder pricing
- Free$0 foreverUnlimited browsing of safety database · Aircraft, airline, airport safety profiles · Safety Data API – 100 req/day no key, 1,000 req/day with free key
- API PRO$49/month/month20,000 API requests/day · Full-text derived narratives · Commercial use with attribution · Cancel anytime
FlightFinder vs alternatives
 FlightFinder |  Postman |  Insomnia |  Bruno | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Traceable aviation safety records | API design & testing | API client for developers | Git-friendly API client |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Oct 2026 | — | — | — |
- FlightFinder vs Postman: Postman is an API design, testing and documentation platform, not a data provider.
- FlightFinder vs Insomnia: Insomnia is an open-source API client for testing APIs, lacking FlightFinder’s aviation safety dataset.
- FlightFinder vs Bruno: Bruno offers offline-first API client features but does not supply aviation safety data.
FlightFinder FAQ
How do I obtain an API key?+
Create a free account on the FlightFinder site; a key is generated and can be managed or revoked anytime.
What are the rate limits for the free tier?+
Free keys allow up to 1,000 requests per day and 60 requests per minute; the no-key tier permits 100 requests per day.
Does the Pro plan provide full-text narratives?+
Yes, the $49 /month Pro plan unlocks full-text derived narratives for all records.
Can I use the data commercially?+
Commercial use is allowed under the Pro plan, provided attribution is included as required by source licenses.
Is there a keyless access option?+
Yes, a no-key tier is available with a limit of 100 requests per day per IP.
Edited by the makers, based on himaxym.com · Oct 15, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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