Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City personnel are scheduled to conduct a training flight with Santa Claus aboard, as they fly over Traverse City, Michigan from approximately 10-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.
Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew performs “Flying Santa” flyover
Departure from Air Station Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport) heading northwest South shore of West Arm Grand Traverse Bay The Village at Grand Traverse Commons heading south along U.S. Highway 31 Area near Cherryland Center North along Barlow Street toward Front Street South along Garfield Road toward Hammond Road North along N. Keystone Avenue and Woodmere Avenue South shore of East Arm Grand Traverse Bay Return to Air Station Traverse City (Cherry Capital Airport)
WHEN: Flight take-off is scheduled at 9:45 a.m on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. Please note, this event is weather dependent and subject to cancellation or modification based on current conditions.

