# RAF Mildenhall (MHZ)

> Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, GB · IATA: MHZ · ICAO: EGUN · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `MHZ` |
| ICAO | `EGUN` |
| City | Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk |
| Country | GB |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 52.36190, 0.48641 |

## Description

RAF Mildenhall (IATA: MHZ, ICAO: EGUN) is located near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, at approximately 10 metres — an important USAF base in the UK, home to the 100th Air Refueling Wing (KC-135 Stratotankers) and hub for Air Mobility Command troop transport and supply operations for US forces in Europe. The base is used by the USAF for air-to-air refuelling and military transport operations; no civilian operations. No commercial cargo operations; for air freight in the region, London Stansted Airport (IATA: STN) is the nearest option.

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