Santa Claus, aka local pilot Skip Egdorf, disembarks his plane Saturday afternoon at Los Alamos County Airport to greet fans during the third annual Santa Fly-In. Los Alamos Airport and the Experimental Aircraft Association Green Chile Chapter (EAA 691) host this popular event that includes tours of local aircraft, including the Classic Air Medical helicopter, craft activities and delicious treats. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A crowd of excited fans of all ages moves in close to welcome Santa Claus, escorted by a pair of cheerful elves, Saturday at the 2025 Fly-In event at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Participants at Saturday’s Santa Fly-In event make holiday crafts. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Alana Herrera and Carter Sanderson tour Roger Smith’s aircraft during the Santa Fly-In event on Saturday at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

Attendees check out one of the aircraft on display during the Santa Fly-In event Saturday at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Attendees check out the Classic Medical helicopter on display Saturday during the Santa Fly-In event at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Tyson Zollinger checks out the interior of the Classic Air Medical helicopter on Saturday at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A young lady chats with Santa Claus, aka Sky Egdorf, a local pilot, during the Santa Fly-In event on Saturday at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com