# MD_GET_FLIGHT
> Fetch the summary metadata for a single Flight.
Returns the `FlightSummary` fields for a single [Flight](/concepts/flights). For version-specific content (source code, requirements, config), use [`MD_GET_FLIGHT_VERSION`](../md-get-flight-version).

## Syntax

```sql
SELECT * FROM MD_GET_FLIGHT(flight_id := '<flight_id>');
```

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `flight_id` | `UUID` | Yes | Identifier of the Flight. |

## Return columns

| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `flight_id` | `UUID` | The Flight identifier. |
| `flight_name` | `VARCHAR` | The current name. |
| `schedule_cron` | `VARCHAR` | The current cron expression, or `NULL` for on-demand only. |
| `status` | `VARCHAR` | Schedule status (for example, `JOB_STATUS_ACTIVE`). |
| `current_version` | `INTEGER` | The latest version number. |
| `created_at` | `TIMESTAMP WITH TIME ZONE` | Creation timestamp. |
| `updated_at` | `TIMESTAMP WITH TIME ZONE` | Last update timestamp. |

## Examples

```sql
SELECT flight_id, flight_name, schedule_cron, current_version
FROM MD_GET_FLIGHT(flight_id := '80000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001');
```

## Related

- [`MD_FLIGHTS`](../md-flights) — List all Flights.
- [`MD_GET_FLIGHT_VERSION`](../md-get-flight-version) — Fetch a specific version's content.
- [`get_flight` MCP tool](/sql-reference/mcp/) — AI-agent equivalent.


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