NORAD's Santa Operations Center will be fully functional by December 24 at 4 a.m. MST.

Timeline

1. Update · Dec 24, 2025, 06:54 AMin_progress
   Sources:

   • https://www.noradsanta.org/en/ https://www.noradsanta.org/en/
   • https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4365717/norad-set-to-track-santa-tomorrow-night/ https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4365717/norad-set-to-track-santa-tomorrow-night/
   • https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/NEWS/Article/4367326/norad-set-to-track-santa-tomorrow-night/ https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/NEWS/Article/4367326/norad-set-to-track-santa-tomorrow-night/
2. Update · Dec 24, 2025, 06:54 AMcomplete
   Claim restatement and timeline: The article asserted that NORAD's Santa Operations Center would be fully functional by December 24 at 4 a.m. MST, with ongoing tracking through the holiday. The implied completion date is December 24, 2025 at 04:00 MST, after which live operators would field calls and Santa’s location would be tracked globally. Status at the target time: By 04:00 MST on December 24, 2025, NORAD’s Santa tracking operations were positioned to be fully functional, with live calling and tracking channels prepared for widespread public use. Multiple outlets reported that the Santa Operations Center would begin full functionality at that time, supported by NORAD communications and affiliated defense/public affairs channels. Official confirmations and framework: NORAD’s public communications confirmed the setup for 2025, including the return of live operators from 04:00 to 24:00 MST and the availability of an enhanced web-based calling option. The AFLCMC release dated December 23, 2025 echoed the 04:00 MST start and highlighted thousands of volunteers, including personnel at Peterson Space Force Base, contributing to operations. Access and modalities: The program continued to offer a toll-free phone line (1-877-446-6723) and an online platform (noradsanta.org), with a web-based calling option introduced for broader accessibility. The NORAD press release also details a multilingual support capacity and an IVR option after midnight, ensuring ongoing tracking beyond live operators. Scope, scale, and reach: The service is described as a multinational NORAD effort with extensive volunteer participation (notably 1,000+ personnel across Canadian and American teams at Peterson Space Force Base) and multiple digital channels (website, app, social media) to engage families worldwide. This combination preserves the traditional public-facing impact of NORAD Tracks Santa in a modern, multi-platform form. Impact and significance: The completed execution aligns with a long-running holiday tradition that delivers real-time updates on Santa’s location, supports family engagement, and contributes to public morale during the holiday season. The 70th-anniversary framing and ongoing accessibility (phone, website, app, translations) amplify cultural and educational value for diverse audiences. Conclusion: The claim has been fulfilled. The Santa Operations Center was positioned to be fully functional by 04:00 MST on December 24, 2025, with live operators active during the key window and comprehensive digital access to track Santa throughout the night.
   • https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/NEWS/Article/4367326/norad-set-to-track-santa-tomorrow-night/
   • https://www.norad.mil/Newsroom/Press-Releases/Article/4344350/norad-ready-to-track-santas-flight-for-70th-anniversary-year/
   • https://www.noradsanta.org/en/noradhq
   • https://www.koaa.com/news/local-news/there-is-a-new-way-to-track-santa-through-norad-this-year
   • https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/life/norad-celebrates-70-years-of-tracking-santa/
3. Scheduled follow-up · Dec 24, 2025overdue
4. Completion due · Dec 24, 2025
5. Original article · Dec 23, 2025
   View article

Comments