RAF Mildenhall is an active U.S. Air Force installation in Suffolk, East Anglia, United Kingdom. It hosts the 100th Air Refueling Wing and other U.S. units. This page covers contacts, arrival information, housing, lodging, services, schools, medical care, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Royal Air Force Mildenhall
Military branch U.S. Air Force
Base status Active
Street address Kansas Road, Bldg 460, RAF Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom IP28 8NG
Main phone number +114-41-638-54-3406
Official website RAF Mildenhall official website

Location and Directions

RAF Mildenhall is in Suffolk, in the East Anglia region of the United Kingdom. It is near Mildenhall, Lakenheath, Brandon, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Thetford, Ely, Ipswich, and Cambridge. RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell are also part of the nearby Tri-Base Area. The nearest listed commercial airports are London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport. Travelers should arrange transportation with their sponsor.

Visitor Information

The base operator number listed for RAF Mildenhall is DSN 314-480-1110. An emergency services number for calls from a cell phone is 01638 547999.

Specific visitor center hours, identification rules, vehicle requirements, and gate access rules are not provided in the verified information. Confirm current access rules with the installation before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Military family housing is available through the Tri-Base Area housing program for active-duty military members of all ranks who have command-sponsored dependents. The program has 1,006 military family housing units. The main housing office for RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath is the Housing Office at RAF Lakenheath, Norwich Road, Bldg 429, Brandon, United Kingdom. Its phone number is +114-41-638-52-2101.

Gateway Inn Lodging is at Bldg 464, RAF Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom IP28 8NG. It has 57 temporary lodging facilities, including 28 pet-friendly units, and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call +114-41-638-54-2407 for lodging information.

Facilities and Services

The Military and Family Readiness Center offers deployment support, relocation help, employment assistance, financial assistance, family advocacy support, a loan closet, new parent support, and federal voting assistance. It is at Kansas Road, Bldg 460, and can be reached at +114-41-638-54-3406.

The center is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed on weekends. Other listed services include a commissary, base exchange, shoppette, bowling alley, enlisted club, dining facility, fitness center, and Military Personnel Flight. New arrivals generally report to their unit's Commander's Support Staff on the first duty day.

Schools and Childcare

DoDEA schools and installation education resources are available in the RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath community. Child and Youth Services are also available. Confirm school assignments, enrollment details, childcare eligibility, program availability, and hours through current installation resources.

Medical Services

Medical support and services are available to eligible beneficiaries in the RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath community. The verified information does not list a specific clinic, hospital, appointment process, or service limits, so confirm current medical details before seeking care.

Recreation and Amenities

  • Bowling alley
  • Enlisted club
  • Fitness center
  • Dining facility
  • Commissary
  • Base exchange
  • Shoppette

Things to Know

  • RAF Mildenhall is part of the Tri-Base Area with RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell.
  • Check passport, visa, and Electronic Travel Authorisation requirements before traveling to the United Kingdom.
  • Coordinate arrival transportation with your sponsor.
  • Wear civilian clothing when flying into United Kingdom airports and when off base.
  • Housing, lodging, medical care, schools, childcare, and visitor procedures may have eligibility or appointment rules.
  • Access details and operating information can change, so confirm them with the installation before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What branch is RAF Mildenhall connected with?
It is a U.S. Air Force installation hosted on a Royal Air Force station.
Where is RAF Mildenhall?
It is in Suffolk, East Anglia, United Kingdom, near the town of Mildenhall.
Is housing available for military families?
Yes. Tri-Base Area housing is available for active-duty members with command-sponsored dependents.
Does RAF Mildenhall have temporary lodging?
Yes. Gateway Inn Lodging has 57 temporary lodging facilities, including 28 pet-friendly units.
What number can be used for emergencies from a cell phone?
Call 01638 547999, as listed by MilitaryINSTALLATIONS.