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RAF Mildenhall

Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom
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Historic USAF base in the heart of Suffolk.

Opened
1934
Location
Mildenhall, Suffolk, United Kingdom
RAF Mildenhall is a Royal Air Force station located near Mildenhall in Suffolk, England, historically used as a joint UK-US military installation. Since the 1950s it has served primarily as a key United States Air Force base in Europe, hosting refueling and special operations aircraft under the 100th Air Refueling Wing. The base played a significant role during the Cold War and has supported numerous US and NATO operations. It holds the IATA code MHZ and ICAO code EGUN, though it does not operate commercial passenger services. The United States Air Force announced plans to consolidate operations and eventually close Mildenhall, with activities expected to transfer to RAF Lakenheath over time, though the base remained operationally active into the 2020s.
Getting to & from
The base is accessible by road from nearby Mildenhall town, with Bury St Edmunds and Cambridge reachable by car or limited local bus services.
Airlines here
RAF Mildenhall serves no commercial airlines; it is a military installation operated primarily by the United States Air Force.
Notable facts
  • ›Home to the USAF 100th Air Refueling Wing, the only permanent US air refueling wing in Europe.
  • ›The base was opened in 1934 and hosted the start of the England-to-Australia MacRobertson Air Race.
  • ›RAF Mildenhall has hosted SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft during the Cold War.
  • ›The USAF announced plans to close Mildenhall and consolidate UK operations at RAF Lakenheath.
  • ›The base does not handle civilian commercial flights and has no public terminal facilities.
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City & Place Guide

Medieval market town blending abbey ruins, gardens, and Georgian charm.

Bury Saint Edmunds is a handsome Suffolk market town with nearly 1,000 years of history, centred on the dramatic ruins of a Benedictine abbey that once rivalled Canterbury in religious significance. The compact, walkable town centre retains its original Norman grid street plan, lined with independent shops, Georgian facades, and two ancient market squares still hosting weekly markets.

Beyond history, Bury offers excellent dining, a thriving arts scene anchored by the Theatre Royal, and the famous Greene King brewery. It makes an ideal base for exploring the gentle Suffolk countryside and nearby villages such as Lavenham and Long Melford.

  • •Abbey Ruins and Gardens — hauntingly beautiful medieval remains set within manicured public parkland.
  • •St Edmundsbury Cathedral — striking Gothic cathedral with a modern Millennium Tower worth climbing for views.
  • •Greene King Brewery Tour — behind-the-scenes look at one of England's most historic regional breweries.
  • •Moyse's Hall Museum — Norman stone building housing local archaeology, social history, and curiosities.
  • •Theatre Royal — rare surviving Regency playhouse managed by the National Trust, still staging performances.
  • •Angel Hotel — historic coaching inn connected to Dickens, perfect for a drink steeped in literary atmosphere.

Getting around: Bury Saint Edmunds is served by regular Greater Anglia trains from Cambridge (about 40 minutes) and Ipswich (about 45 minutes). Local First buses connect the town to surrounding villages, and the compact centre is very easily explored on foot. Taxis are readily available from the station rank, and both Uber and local cab firms operate in the area.

Best time: Late spring through early summer (May to June) offers the best combination of mild weather, blooming abbey gardens, and fewer crowds than peak summer.

Local food: Look out for locally brewed Greene King ales, Suffolk-reared beef and game pies, and sweet Bury Biscuits — a regional shortbread specialty sold in town-centre bakeries.

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RAF Mildenhall
Encyclopaedia

Royal Air Force Mildenhall, or more simply RAF Mildenhall, is a Royal Air Force station located near Mildenhall in Suffolk, England. Despite its status as a Royal Air Force station, it primarily supports United States Air Force (USAF) operations, and is the home of the 100th Air Refueling Wing.

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