NORAD tracks Santa in Christmas Eve tradition

NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, tracks Santa's Christmas Eve flight around the world each year.

• Dec 25, 2025

NORAD tracker monitors when Santa is arriving in Massachusetts

The NORAD Santa tracker lets kids see when Saint Nicholas is arriving in New England.

• Dec 24, 2024

NORAD Santa tracker goes live on Christmas Eve

Children can track Santa on Christmas Eve thanks to NORAD.

• Dec 24, 2024

Here's how NORAD tracks Santa on his Christmas travels

NORAD first started tracking Santa in 1955. This is what it looks like behind the scenes.

• Dec 24, 2024

Where is Santa right now? Use NORAD's tracker to map his Christmas flight

NORAD's official Santa tracker allows families to follow Santa Claus on his journey this Christmas Eve.

• Dec 25, 2023

How does NORAD track Santa?

WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff chats with NORAD's David Kang about tracking Santa on Christmas Eve.

• Dec 24, 2023

NORAD Santa Tracker up and running again this year

Santa has officially taken flight.

• Dec 24, 2022

NORAD's Santa Tracking Website Goes Live For Christmas Season

The North American Aerospace Defense (NORAD) Santa tracking website is now live.

• Dec 2, 2020

NORAD Tracks Santa's Route Throughout Christmas Eve

An annual tradition continues on Christmas Eve, despite a partial government shutdown, as NORAD helps families track Santa's journey.

• Dec 24, 2018

Track Santa's Sleigh Using NORAD As He Approaches New England

Thanks to NORAD's Santa tracker, it's especially easy to follow the man in red in his travels.

• Dec 24, 2017

NORAD Tracking Santa Claus As He Approaches New England

Christmas Eve is here again--and the folks over at NORAD are tracking Santa on his journey to deliver presents around the globe.

• Dec 24, 2016

NH Native Becomes First Female To Lead Top-Tier US Combat Command

Gen. Lori J. Robinson takes over the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command in Colorado on Friday.

• May 13, 2016

Keller @ Large: NORAD Tracks Santa's Long Journey

For the 60th year, children around the world can track Santa's movements through the NORAD Santa tracker.

• Dec 24, 2015

Track Santa Using NORAD As He Approaches New England

NORAD is keeping an eye on Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe.

• Dec 24, 2014

Daily Talker: Santa Flanked By Fighter Jets

It is something you might not expect to see when you look to the skies on Christmas Eve: Santa Claus flying in his sleigh, with a military jet escort. That image is included in the video from the North American Space Command introducing this year's Santa tracking program.

• Dec 3, 2013

Fighter Jets Intercept Two Small Planes Over NY, CT

It is believed Air Force One was flying in the area with President Obama on board at the time.

• Aug 6, 2012

NORAD Is Tracking Santa As He Approaches Mass.

NORAD is keeping an eye on Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe.

• Dec 24, 2011

Fighter Jets Training Over Southeastern Massachusetts

Don't be surprised if you hear or see fighter jets over southeastern Massachusetts or northern Rhode Island Thursday morning – it's just training exercises.

• Feb 17, 2011

NORAD Is Tracking Santa As He Approaches Mass.

Hard to believe but Christmas eve is here and once again the folks over at NORAD are keeping an eye on the skies tracking one particular jolly red elf.

• Dec 24, 2010