RAF Mildenhall (EGUN)
Medium airport · Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | RAF Mildenhall |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGUN |
| IATA | MHZ |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°21'43" E 0°29'11" 52.36190, 0.48641 |
| Location | Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,213 ft (2808 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
RAF Mildenhall at a glance
RAF Mildenhall is a medium airport in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as MHZ. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGUN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 9,213 ft (2808 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGUN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to RAF Mildenhall
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RAF Lakenheath | EGUL | 7 km (4 NM) |
| RAF Honington | EGXH | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Cambridge City Airport | EGSC | 27 km (15 NM) |
| RAF Marham | EGYM | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Wattisham Airfield | EGUW | 41 km (22 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for RAF Mildenhall
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of RAF Mildenhall can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about RAF Mildenhall
What is the ICAO code of RAF Mildenhall?
The ICAO identifier of RAF Mildenhall is EGUN, and its IATA code is MHZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is RAF Mildenhall above sea level?
RAF Mildenhall sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is RAF Mildenhall located?
The airport lies at 52.3619, 0.4864 — in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RAF Lakenheath, about 7 km away.
Does EGUN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGUN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at RAF Mildenhall?
RAF Mildenhall has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,213 ft (2808 m) with a PEM surface.