| 169th Airlift Squadron | |
|---|---|
 169th Airlift Squadron Lockheed C-130H3 Hercules 94-6701 | |
| Active | 1942–Present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  Air National Guard |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Airlift |
| Part of | Illinois Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Peoria Air National Guard Base, Peoria, Illinois |
| Nickname(s) | Defenders of Freedom |
| Tail Code | "Peoria" Orange stripe |
| Insignia | |
| 169th Airlift Squadron emblem |  |
The 169th Airlift Squadron (169 AS) is a unit of the Illinois Air National Guard 182d Airlift Wing located at Peoria Air National Guard Base, Peoria, Illinois. The 169th is equipped with the C-130H3 Hercules.