Staff Report
The United States Navy has teamed up with Santa Claus and is pleased to announce his flyover of the city of Fallon, Nevada, on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Santa’s flyover will begin at approximately 11:30 a.m. local time and will feature an MH-60S from the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) Search and Rescue at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, the Navy’s premier tactical aviation training facility.
“The city of Fallon is an integral part of our Navy family, and I am thrilled to support Santa’s request to conduct this flyover as a way to express our gratitude for the steadfast support of the local community,” said NAS Fallon Commanding Officer Captain Shane Tanner,
The flyover is planned to minimize disruptions to the community while maximizing visibility for residents and students. The Navy advises residents and businesses to anticipate brief increases in noise levels during the event. Safety remains the Navy’s top priority, and the flyover will be conducted in strict accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
For the best viewing experience, residents are encouraged to look toward the skies over Fallon starting at 11:30 a.m. The aircraft will follow a pre-planned flight path over all local schools as he waves to the students., weather permitting. Times and updates or changes to the schedule will be shared via the NAS Fallon Facebook page and local media outlets.
For further information or media inquiries, please contact the NAS Fallon Public Affairs Office at 775-426-2880.
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