Where is Santa Claus Right Now? Track Santa's Journey Live on Christmas Eve
Santa Claus is set to depart from the North Pole, according to Flightradar24, as the festive flight R3DN053 makes its Christmas Eve journey.
As Christmas Eve approaches, families around the world are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. According to FlightRadar24, Santa's sleigh is currently being tracked in real-time, with the live flight data available on the interactive map under the identifier R3DN053. This year marks the 70th anniversary of NORAD's Santa tracking tradition, which began in 1955 when a child accidentally called the Continental Air Defense Command's battle operations center, asking to speak with Santa.
The tradition has since evolved, with NORAD working with flight radar websites to provide live updates on Santa's journey. On Christmas Eve, families can follow Santa's path on the NORAD Tracks Santa portal, which offers minute-by-minute updates in nine languages. The NORAD Santa tracker is made possible by satellites and defense radar systems, and is staffed by over a thousand volunteers who answer calls to 1-877-HI-NORAD from 4 a.m. to midnight Mountain Standard Time.
This festive tradition has become a beloved part of Christmas celebrations around the world, allowing parents and children to share in the excitement of Santa's journey. As the big night approaches, families can join in the fun by tracking Santa's flight on the NORAD website or mobile app, and get a glimpse into the magic of Christmas Eve.
