Plane Spotting at MHZ (RAF Mildenhall) | FlightCatcherPro
Skip to map
FlightCatcherPro
  1. Home
  2. Airports
  3. MHZ

Plane spotting at MHZ

RAF Mildenhall, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk

RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) is a prime spot for military aviation enthusiasts, featuring a variety of aircraft. Identify and collect aircraft with FlightCatcherPro.

Where to spot

  • ·Mildenhall Road Viewing Area
  • ·The Bury St. Edmunds Park

Rare catches

Look for these types to grow your collection:

C-17KC-135B-52

By the numbers

RAF Mildenhall hosts a significant number of military flights and is home to the USAF's 100th Air Refueling Wing.

Spotter tips

  • ·Arrive early for the best spots
  • ·Use binoculars for distant aircraft
  • ·Check the flight schedule for arrivals

Best time to spot

Morning is ideal for spotting due to favorable light and increased military traffic.

Spotting at MHZ? Identify the next arrival with your camera, or upload a photo you already have, in FlightCatcherPro.

Download on App StorePre-register on Google Play
Featured in Top 10 best airports for plane spotting →

© 2026 FlightCatcherPro

All plane spotting airports
ZZ177 Boeing C-17 Globemaster 3 Royal Air Force, NQY, 24 Aug 2026, photographed by Garry

ZZ177Royal Air Force C-17

Photo: Garry

Notable aircraft

ZZ177 Boeing C-17 Globemaster 3 Royal Air Force, NQY, 24 Aug 2026, photographed by Garry

ZZ177Royal Air Force C-17

Photo: Garry

Nearby plane spotting airports

  • LKZ·RAF Lakenheath4.6 mi
  • BEQ·RAF Honington12 mi
  • CBG·Cambridge City Airport17 mi
  • KNF·RAF Marham20 mi
  • STN·London Stansted Airport35 mi