Launched October 20, 2026
FlightFinder

FlightFinder

Aviation safety data for developers, via REST API and MCP

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  • Denys Kolomiiets[maker]· 21d ago

    Hi, 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.

FlightFinder brings aviation accident and incident records into a read-only JSON API and a remote MCP server. Query occurrences, aircraft-family statistics and source metadata, with attribution links back to the original records. OpenAPI documentation and a Postman collection help you get started. The REST API offers keyless access and a free keyed tier, with an optional paid Pro plan. Source-specific licences determine whether narrative text is returned in full or as an excerpt. Built for research tools, data workflows and AI assistants that need traceable aviation records.

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  • 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
works withRESTOpenAPI 3.0PostmanRapidAPI

Key features

6 features of FlightFinder
  • 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

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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.