The 200th Airlift Squadron is a component unit of the U.S. Air Force. It operates under the operational control of the 153rd Airlift Wing, which is part of the Missouri Air National Guard. The squadron's primary mission is to provide tactical airlift capabilities and perform other related air transportation duties as assigned. These roles may include humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and military logistics support, among others. The 200th Airlift Squadron operates C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Spirit of St. Louis Air National Guard Base in Kansas City, Missouri.