OpenSky API Test

Authentication Status
Current Method: OAuth2
OAuth2 credentials configured
Configuration
To configure OAuth2 credentials:
  1. Open your .env file
  2. Uncomment and set the following variables:
OPENSKY_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id
OPENSKY_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret
Or use environment variables:
export OPENSKY_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id
export OPENSKY_CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret
Test OAuth2 token generation:
export TOKEN=$(curl -X POST "https://auth.opensky-network.org/auth/realms/opensky-network/protocol/openid-connect/token" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" \
  -d "grant_type=client_credentials" \
  -d "client_id=$OPENSKY_CLIENT_ID" \
  -d "client_secret=$OPENSKY_CLIENT_SECRET" | jq -r .access_token)

echo "Token: $TOKEN"
API Connection Test
Test API Connection Test Flight Data (FRA → DXB) Clear Token Cache
Test Result

✅ API connection successful!

Rate Limits & Features
Anonymous Access
  • 400 requests/day
  • Basic aircraft states
  • No historical data
Authenticated Access
  • 4000 requests/day
  • Historical flight data
  • Extended aircraft info
  • Higher rate limits
Flight Data Test Results
Test Parameters:
  • Route: EDDF → OMDB
  • Date Used: 2025-11-14 (7 days ago for free tier)
  • UTC Begin: 1763078400 (2025-11-14 00:00:00)
  • UTC End: 1763164799 (2025-11-14 23:59:59)
API Call:
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
  "https://opensky-network.org/api/flights/departure?airport=EDDF&begin=1763078400&end=1763164799"
Results:
✅ Found 3 flights from EDDF to OMDB
Callsign ICAO24 Departure Arrival Time
UAE46 89631c EDDF OMDB 13:57 - 19:42
DLH630 3c6572 EDDF OMDB 12:52 - 18:49
UAE44 896216 EDDF OMDB 08:57 - 14:42
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