RAF Mildenhall (MHZ): Codes, Runways & Location
RAF Mildenhall (IATA: MHZ · ICAO: EGUN) is a medium-sized airport serving Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom. It lies at 52.3619° N, 0.4864° E, 33 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of RAF Mildenhall
RAF Mildenhall is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code MHZ and the ICAO code EGUN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
RAF Mildenhall has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2808 m (9213 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 33 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) about 7 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,808 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about RAF Mildenhall
Where is RAF Mildenhall located?
RAF Mildenhall is located in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.3619° N, 0.4864° E.
What is the airport code for RAF Mildenhall?
RAF Mildenhall has an IATA code of MHZ and an ICAO code of EGUN.
How long is the runway at RAF Mildenhall?
RAF Mildenhall's longest runway is about 2808 m (9213 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does RAF Mildenhall have?
RAF Mildenhall has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is RAF Mildenhall a major airport?
RAF Mildenhall is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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