Where are UFO sightings most common in Vermont?

Sighting concentrations in Vermont reflect population density, proximity to military installations, and local sky observation conditions. See the contributing factors section on this page for state-specific details.

What military bases in Vermont might relate to UAP sightings?

Military installations in or near Vermont are listed in the contributing factors section. Military air traffic is a significant factor in many UAP reports, though anomalous cases remain after conventional explanations are excluded.

Vermont UFO Sightings — 698 Reported Cases, Rank #48

698

Total reported sightings

#48

National ranking

1 in 900

Approx. per capita rate

2000s

Peak reporting decade

About Vermont UAP sightings

Vermont's very small population of approximately 650,000 gives its 698 sightings a notably high per-capita rate — among the highest in New England. Burlington International Airport's Air National Guard wing now operates F-35 fighters, generating a distinct acoustic and visual signature that may contribute to some sighting reports.

The state's Green Mountains, minimal light pollution, and active outdoor culture produce consistent quality reports. Vermont's low population density means that observers in rural areas frequently have unobstructed sky views and limited aviation traffic, making anomalous objects more immediately identifiable.

Lake Champlain's western border with New York has produced consistent marine UAP reports, and the lake's position in the valley between the Green Mountains and Adirondacks creates unusual atmospheric conditions.

Contributing factors

Burlington ANGB — F-35 operations
Green Mountains dark skies
Minimal light pollution statewide
Lake Champlain marine sightings
High per-capita rate for small population

Shape breakdown — Vermont

Consistent with national patterns, Vermont witnesses most frequently report orb and light phenomena, followed by triangular and disc-shaped objects.

Orb / Light

38%

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Triangle

16%

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Disc

14%

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Cigar

Other

24%

Recent UAP news — Vermont

Multiple witnesses in Vermont file reports with NUFORC — pattern under review

NUFORC — 2026

Trump declassification order expected to surface files related to Vermont military installations

Defense reporting — March 2026

AARO database includes cases from Vermont in latest review cycle

Pentagon AARO — 2025

Frequently asked questions — Vermont

How many UFO sightings have been reported in Vermont? ▼

Vermont has 698 reported UFO and UAP sightings on record, ranking #48 nationally. The data is sourced from peer-reviewed academic research geocoding historical NUFORC reports through 2023. This represents reported sightings, not verified encounters.

What is the most notable UAP case from Vermont? ▼

Vermont has produced notable sighting reports over the decades. The state's military installations and geographic characteristics have contributed to a consistent and varied reporting history. See the contributing factors section above for details specific to Vermont.

Where can I report a UFO sighting in Vermont? ▼

Sightings from Vermont can be reported to NUFORC at nuforc.org or MUFON at mufon.com. Both maintain state-level investigators. See our reporting guide for more information.

Neighboring states

Sighting counts: New Hampshire: 798 | Massachusetts: 3,987 | New York: 7,241

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