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RAF Mildenhall

Royal Air Force Mildenhall · Mildenhall, Suffolk, United Kingdom

E-5 rent ceiling
$2,328
O-3 rent ceiling
$2,668
Avg home price
Rent reimbursed up to the ceiling
Branch
Air Force
Air Force3,500+ military and family members

RAF Mildenhall is home to the 100th Air Refueling Wing operating KC-135 Stratotankers as the primary tanker hub for US Air Forces in Europe. Located in Suffolk, England just 3 miles from RAF Lakenheath, the two bases share a community and offer joint access to amenities, DoDEA schools, and the Suffolk countryside. Mildenhall supports refueling operations across the European and African theaters from this historic airfield that has hosted US forces since World War II.

These are 1 October 2026 DTMO rent ceilings for members with dependents, converted at that pay period’s exchange rate. OHA reimburses the rent on the lease up to the ceiling. Unused ceiling is not paid. A separate utility allowance is paid on top, and the without-dependents ceiling is 90 percent. Dollar amounts move on the 1st and 16th. Confirm the figure on the DTMO OHA lookup before you sign a lease. How OHA differs from BAH

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Where Royal Air Force Mildenhall Is

Approximate installation location. Hold ⌘/Ctrl and scroll to zoom.

Neighborhoods

On-Base Housing (Mildenhall)

Military Housing

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Hunt Military Communities manages on-base housing adjacent to the flight line in Mildenhall village.

Mildenhall Town

English Market Town

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Small Suffolk market town immediately outside the gate with English pubs, shops, and local character.

Lakenheath Village

English Village

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Adjacent village between RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath; popular with families from both bases.

Newmarket

Racing Town

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World-famous horse racing center 10 miles southwest with excellent housing options and a vibrant community.

Schools

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Lakenheath American Elementary School (DoDEA)

Grades K-5

Shared DoDEA school for both RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath families on the Lakenheath installation.

Lakenheath American Middle School (DoDEA)

Grades 6-8

DoDEA middle school serving the combined Mildenhall and Lakenheath military community.

Lakenheath American High School (DoDEA)

Grades 9-12

The shared DoDEA high school for both RAF installations; excellent academics and competitive sports.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Hunt Military Communities manages on-base housing at Mildenhall with reasonable availability.

Off-Post Rental Market

Mildenhall town and surrounding villages are the usual off-base choice. OHA reimburses actual rent up to the ceiling.

Commute

RAF Mildenhall is compact with most services on or near base. DoDEA schools are a short drive to RAF Lakenheath. Most families live within 15 minutes of the gate.

Installation Highlights

  • Home of the 100th Air Refueling Wing, the USAF tanker hub for all of Europe and Africa
  • Shares community with RAF Lakenheath providing access to combined base amenities
  • WWII heritage with the airfield hosting the Mighty Eighth Air Force history
  • Central Suffolk location with easy access to London, Cambridge, and the English coast
  • Newmarket horse racing offers a uniquely English cultural experience nearby

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