One of the most anticipated world events is taking place this Christmas: Santa’s sleigh is soaring across the skies, delivering gifts to children globally. Thanks to innovative technologies, millions are tracking his journey in real-time, making Santa’s trip the most watched trip on the planet!
Track Santa‘s sleigh on Flightradar24
Trip Radar 24, known for tracking planes international, has been the go-to system for Santa’s monthly adventure. Each time, over 50, 000 people log in to pursue his colorful trip. Santa’s horse, coded as R3DN053 or SLEI, takes off from the North Pole, traveling west as he circles the Earth to confirm every baby gets their Christmas gifts. To observe Santa, all people need to do is type” SANTA1″,” HOHOHO”, or R3DN053 into Flightradar24’s search table, and the sleigh’s site will be updated in real-time.
Other media to pursue Santa
Flightradar24 isn’t the only system keeping tabs on Santa. NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, even offers a Santa monitor. It all started in 1955, when a department store mistake led a child to visit NORAD’s military control centre, seeking Santa. Captain of the Air Force reacted by pretending to be Santa, and the traditions of Santa scanning began. Today, NORAD tracks Santa’s every move via its website and mobile app, with a hotline (1-877-HI-NORAD ) offering live updates. Google also adds a life tracker to its Santa Tracker, which allows people to watch Santa and play holiday games.
A storied sled
Santa’s sleigh, a legendary 9-engine Rangifer tarandus ( caribou ), is no ordinary aircraft. Registered as HOHOHO ( MSN 0001 ), it is the oldest active airframe in existence, at 1, 753 years old. The sleigh’s ninth engine, in spite of its age, made for smooth flying, particularly on windy Christmas Eves.
The history grows
Over 100, 000 children call NORAD each year to discuss about Santa’s movements, and the custom of tracking him has grown to be a favorite holiday tradition. However, millions more observe Santa’s journey electronically in nine languages, making it a global holiday sight.
Santa’s Route: A Christmas night journey
Santa’s trip begins at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean, traveling west as he visits the South Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia. He finally moves through Asia, Japan, and Africa before heading to Western Europe. From that, Santa continues to Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. His way, however, is subject to change depending on conditions circumstances, as reported by NORAD.
