A comprehensive flight tracking tool for monitoring real-time aviation data including delays, gates, and live positions.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install copey-flight-tracker
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install copey-flight-tracker using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Flight Tracker?
The Flight Tracker skill is a robust tool designed for developers and users to monitor aviation data directly through an AI-driven interface. By leveraging the AviationStack API, this entry in the Openclaw Skills ecosystem provides detailed insights into airline schedules, aircraft telemetry, and airport logistics. It is particularly useful for building automation around travel itineraries or creating real-time dashboards for flight status.
This skill transforms raw API data into a readable, Flighty-style visual format, making it an essential addition for those utilizing Openclaw Skills for personal productivity or logistical planning. It handles everything from simple status checks to detailed aircraft registration and telemetry data retrieval.
Flight Tracker Use Cases
- Monitoring real-time flight status and airborne progress for travel planning.
- Checking gate assignments and terminal information for upcoming departures and arrivals.
- Calculating potential delays and tracking specific aircraft registration details.
- Automating flight data retrieval via CLI for integration into custom travel dashboards within Openclaw Skills.
How Flight Tracker Works
- The user provides a flight number or IATA code (e.g., AA100) to the AI agent.
- The script extracts the flight identifier and validates the format for the AviationStack API.
- Real-time data regarding departure, arrival, and live telemetry is retrieved from the global database.
- The skill processes the raw JSON response and outputs a formatted view with visual status indicators.
Flight Tracker Setup
To integrate this into your collection of Openclaw Skills, follow these steps:
- Obtain API Key: Sign up at AviationStack to get your free API key.
- Set Environment Variable:
export AVIATIONSTACK_API_KEY='your-key-here'
- Install Dependencies:
pip3 install requests
- Run Tracking:
scripts/track_flight.py [FLIGHT_NUMBER]
Flight Tracker Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes aviation data into a structured format for clear presentation:
| Category | Data Points |
|---|---|
| Identity | Airline name, flight number, aircraft type, and registration |
| Logistics | Departure/Arrival airports, terminal numbers, and gate assignments |
| Scheduling | Scheduled, estimated, and actual times with delay calculations |
| Telemetry | Live altitude, speed, and geographic coordinates (when airborne) |
| Status | Visual indicators (Active, Landed, Scheduled, Delayed, Cancelled) |
Flight Tracker Advanced Features
- Raw JSON output support using the
--jsonflag for programmatic data processing. - Global coverage encompassing over 13,000 airlines and 250+ countries.
- Intelligent error handling for rate limits, missing keys, and invalid flight identifiers.
- Automated IATA code normalization to ensure consistent API lookups within Openclaw Skills.
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