The Malone Parachute Club is easier to get to than you might think. Once you are here you'll say it was worth the drive! We are located at the Franklin County State Airport in Swanton, VT. If you have any questions regarding how to get here or concerning accommodations feel free to contact us. Or go to: www.swantonchamber.com/swanton_dining.php click on lodging and type in Swanton
Directions
From Burlington, VT
Take I-89 North to Exit 21. Turn right onto VT Route 78. Follow Route 78 for approximately 1 mile. Look for Airport Road on your left, turn left onto Airport Road. Look for "Skydive" signs that will direct you to our hangar.
[Travel Time Approximately 38 Minutes (36 miles)]
From Points West
From Intersate 87, NY
Head north on I-87 N. Take exit 42 for US-11 toward Mooers/Rouses Point 0.2 mi. Turn right at US-11 4.7 mi. Turn left at Lake St/US-11 1.2 mi. Turn right at US-2. Cross Bridge - Entering Vermont 7.0 mi. Turn left at VT-78 9.9 mi. Turn left to stay on VT-78 0.3 mi. Turn left at 1st St/VT-78. Continue to follow VT-78 1.9 mi. Turn left at Airport Rd. Look for "Skydive" signs that will direct you to our hangar.
[Travel Time from Plattburgh, Approximately 1 Hour (45 miles)]
From Points South
From Boston
[Travel Time from Boston, Approximately 4 hours (250 miles)]
From Montreal, Canada
Take auto route 35 South. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto BOULEVARD D'IBERVILLE/PROVINCIAL SECONDARY ROUTE 133 S. Continue to follow PROVINCIAL SECONDARY ROUTE 133 S (Crossing into *UNITED STATES* VERMONT). PROVINCIAL SECONDARY ROUTE 133 S becomes I-89 South. Take the VT-78 exit, EXIT 21. Turn Left on VT 78 for approximately 1 mile. Look for Airport Road on your left, turn left onto Airport Road. Look for "Skydive" signs that will direct you to our hangar.
[Travel Time Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes, allow extra time for customs (60 miles)]
Accommodations
Hotels
Actually there are several nice hotels to choose from that are less than a mile from the DZ. Call or email ahead of time to get more information on places to stay. www.swantonchamber.com/swanton_dining.php
Camping
There are a few camping and trailer parks nearby that are available throughout the summer. Call or email ahead of time to get more information on places to stay
Open select weekends April through October, Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. until sunset and Sundays 9:15 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. First time jumpers plan to arrive by 9:15 a.m. Check DZ calendar for closings.
Malone Parachute Club, Inc. 629 Airport Rd. Franklin County State Airport
Swanton, VT 05488
