Variflight MCP

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation for VariFlight flight information services. This server provides various tools to query flight information, weather data, and flight comfort metrics. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting maps & location tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in JavaScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-04-20 · ★ 31 · #9 OF 56 MAINTAINED MAPS & LOCATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

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01 · Install Variflight MCP

before you install - you'll need

Set VARIFLIGHT_API_KEY before connecting.

Claude Code

claude mcp add variflight-variflight-mcp -- npx -y @variflight-ai/variflight-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "variflight-variflight-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@variflight-ai/variflight-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

npm package @variflight-ai/variflight-mcp - the @variflight-ai scope differs from the repo owner (variflight); confirm it's the project's official package

registry namespace io.github.variflight is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Variflight MCP

variflight-mcp is maintained by variflight. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Apr 2025.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/variflight/variflight-mcp
category: maps & location - ranked #9 of 56 actively-maintained maps & location servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.variflight/variflight-mcp (active, first published 2025-09-09 · 3 versions)
packages: npm:@variflight-ai/variflight-mcp

05 · Variflight MCP FAQ

What is Variflight MCP?

Is Variflight MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-04-20. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Variflight MCP?

Run `npx -y @variflight-ai/variflight-mcp`. The README documents one environment variable (VARIFLIGHT_API_KEY) to set first. Set VARIFLIGHT_API_KEY before connecting. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Variflight MCP run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Variflight MCP

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