RAF Menwith Hill

RAF Menwith Hill at a glance

RAF Menwith Hill is a British defence site used by U.S. visiting forces in Yorkshire. The UK Ministry of Defence publicly acknowledges its intelligence-support role while maintaining a policy of not discussing operational details. A 2021 ministerial response also described the station's contribution to U.S. space-based missile-warning facilities, placing it within a wider space and intelligence relationship.

The station is included in the Defence Infrastructure Organisation's estate support contracts alongside other U.S.-used RAF locations. Those contracts cover property repairs, maintenance and facilities services for present and future requirements. Public research about Menwith Hill is therefore most useful when it stays with documented institutional roles, host-nation arrangements and estate support, rather than filling gaps with speculation about sensitive activities.

Also searched as: Menwith Hill.

Sources: UK Parliament: Menwith Hill intelligence support; UK Parliament: space-based warning contribution; MOD facilities management contract; Defence Infrastructure Organisation estate support

Mission and major activities

• Provides publicly acknowledged intelligence support.
• Has a documented contribution to space-based missile-warning facilities.

Sources: UK Parliament: Menwith Hill intelligence support; UK Parliament: space-based warning contribution

Location and community

RAF Menwith Hill is in Yorkshire, England, within the estate used by U.S. visiting forces.

Sources: MOD facilities management contract

Before you arrive

Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.

1. Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
2. Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
3. For an overseas assignment, ask your sponsor about family travel authorization, required documents, medical screening, pets and vehicle shipment before making reservations.
4. Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
5. Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.

Official overseas moving resources   Housing allowance information

Sources: UK Parliament: Menwith Hill intelligence support

Resources for service members and families

Start with the official resources for RAF Menwith Hill and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.

From this mission to your next career

The mission at RAF Menwith Hill suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.

Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.

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Frequently asked questions

Sources and editorial notes

Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.

1. UK Parliament: Menwith Hill intelligence supportSupports: overview, mission, planning note
2. UK Parliament: space-based warning contributionSupports: overview, mission
3. MOD facilities management contractSupports: overview, local context
4. Defence Infrastructure Organisation estate supportSupports: overview

Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.