Here's how the little ones can follow the flight of the old man in red who this evening – for those who believe in it – will deliver the gifts
With the arrival of December 24th, for many children in a large part of the world the countdown begins for the most magical night of the year: that of the delivery of gifts – for those who believe in it – by Santa Claus. Tradition dictates that, on Christmas Eve, the little ones leave some sweets, such as milk and biscuits, to welcome the generous bearded old man in red. Then, you go to bed, anxiously awaiting the awakening and the surprise under the tree. But Christmas 2025, marked by technological progress, offers something more: not only will children be able to imagine Santa Claus hurtling through the skies, but they will also be able to follow him in real time. Indeed, su FlightRadar24the well-known airline flight tracking software, the magic slide has appeared next to the classic flights authorized to fly. Sort of Santa tracker.
The technical details of the reindeer
The site takes it seriously and explains all the technical details for interested children. Starting with the fact that Santa's sleigh is a Rangifer fencing (the scientific name of the reindeer) to which nine engines have been added. Officially registered with the code «HOHOHO»this sled is the oldest in the world, with its 1,753 years of service. Despite its venerable age, the sled is far from obsolete: “to allow precise tracking, the sled was equipped with an ADS-B transponder, a device that allows its position to be monitored with great accuracy.”
How to follow Santa Claus (also) in 3D
For those wishing to follow Santa's itinerary, simply log in to FlightRadar24 and search for the “HOHOHO” flight. Alternatively, simply search for «Santa tracker | Flightradar24 Blog» on your search engine. Furthermore, users can also activate 3D viewing by clicking on the appropriate button in the lower left corner of the screen. In this way, it will be possible to follow the sled from a three-dimensional perspective. And to add an extra touch of magic, clicking on the sled will also make snow fall on the screen.
